Christchurch City Tour, Antarctic Center Shore Excursion
Catering exclusively for cruise ship passengers, this half-day all-inclusive coach tour of Christchurch fits in more than most visitors can see or do in a weekend on their own. Combine a visit to the renowned International Antarctic Centre with a narrated, air-conditioned excursion around several of the Garden City’s most historic and picturesque sites, plus learn about the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes as you travel. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
- ✓See the destruction wrought upon Christchurch and witness the ongoing rebuild
- ✓Wander through the pretty Mona Vale Gardens
- ✓See the famous little blue penguins rescued and re-homed by the Antarctic Centre
- ✓Experience an Antarctic blizzard and take a ride in a Hagglund ice-vehicle
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tour starts and ends in Lyttelton
- ✓Travelling with Leisure Tours
- ✓Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
- ✓Time spent walking through Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque Gardens, Ponds & river.
- ✓Time spent on foot exploring Cathedral Square
- ✓Lunch break
- ✓Enjoy the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and take an exhilarating ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.
What's included
- ✓Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- ✓Driver/guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Meeting instructions will be sent upon booking. Please note that the default time for this tour is 8.30am but this can be amended depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure times.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Christchurch City Tour, Antarctic Center Shore Excursion
Catering exclusively for cruise ship passengers, this half-day all-inclusive coach tour of Christchurch fits in more than most visitors can see or do in a weekend on their own. Combine a visit to the renowned International Antarctic Centre with a narrated, air-conditioned excursion around several of the Garden City’s most historic and picturesque sites, plus learn about the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes as you travel. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
- ✓See the destruction wrought upon Christchurch and witness the ongoing rebuild
- ✓Wander through the pretty Mona Vale Gardens
- ✓See the famous little blue penguins rescued and re-homed by the Antarctic Centre
- ✓Experience an Antarctic blizzard and take a ride in a Hagglund ice-vehicle
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tour starts and ends in Lyttelton
- ✓Travelling with Leisure Tours
- ✓Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
- ✓Time spent walking through Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque Gardens, Ponds & river.
- ✓Time spent on foot exploring Cathedral Square
- ✓Lunch break
- ✓Enjoy the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and take an exhilarating ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.
What's included
- ✓Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- ✓Driver/guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Meeting instructions will be sent upon booking. Please note that the default time for this tour is 8.30am but this can be amended depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure times.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.