Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center
At a glance
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center is a 6h 30m guided experience in Christchurch, New Zealand, operated by Leisure Tours. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 217 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $111.73 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 217 travellers
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 50 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–2 · Child 3–13 · Adult 14–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center
from $106.91
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 08:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a purpose made course, together with a half day city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild currently taking place but also the remaining historic landmarks and the existing beauty of this picturesque city.
What's included
What's included
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Tour starts and ends in Lyttelton
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Stop 2
Travelling with Leisure Tours
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Stop 3 · 30m
Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
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Stop 4 · 30m
Time spent walking through Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque Gardens, Ponds & river.
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Stop 5 · 30m
Time spent on foot exploring Cathedral Square
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Stop 6 · 30m
Lunch break
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Stop 7 · 2h
Enjoy the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and take an exhilarating ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.
Meeting point
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.
Traveller ratings
4.6
217 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 176
- 4 ★ 18
- 3 ★ 15
- 2 ★ 2
- 1 ★ 6
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center take?
The experience lasts about 6h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $111.73 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee; Driver/guide; Air-conditioned vehicle; Live commentary on board.
Where does it start?
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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 217 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Christchurch.
