Discover Christchurch
Morning & Afternoon Tours
Join us to Discover Christchurch and see first hand why Christchurch is known as the ‘Garden City’ and considered one of the most English style cities outside of England. You’ll discover Christchurch’s inner city, visit two historic homesteads, travel to the picturesque seaside village of Sumner and enjoy the breathtaking views from the Port Hills overlooking Lyttelton, Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. Learn about Christchurch’s fascinating history from the pioneering days through to modern day time.Journey Highlights
- Inner City Highlights - View inner city highlights including Cathedral Square, New Regent Street, Bridge of Remembrance, Art Centre, Art Gallery, Botannical Gardens and much more.
- Historic Homesteads - Visit Mona Vale a spectacular homestead surrounded by beautiful gardens with the Avon River flowing past. Next visit Riccarton House and Deans Cottage built by the pioneering Deans Family. Deans Cottage is the oldest standing building on the Canterbury Plains.
- Picturesque Seaside Village - Visit the quaint seaside village of Sumner, here you will have time to explore the beach or enjoy a coffee while taking in the beautiful views of the sea towards the Southern Alps.
- Port Hills & Lyttelton - Travel over the Port Hills to Lyttelton for breathtaking views over Christchurch the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps.
- Movie Locations - Visit two filming locations used by Lord of the Rings Oscar winning director Peter Jackson in his earlier movies The Frighteners and Heavenly Creatures.
- Local Christchurch Guides - Our guides will bring the rich history of Christchurch to life with entertaining and informative commentary.
- Onboard DVD Players - View historic footage and photos of Christchurch to help bring the city to life
Tour Details
Tour price includes pick up and drop off from your central Christchurch accommodation.| Morning Tour | Departs at 9.00am / Returns 12.30pm Pick ups from central city accommodation start at 8.30am |
| Afternoon Tour | Departs at 1.30pm / Returns 5.00pm Pick ups from central city accommodation start at 1.00pm |
| Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Adult | $55 |
| Child | $38 (14 years and under) |
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is located in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand.
