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Here is a selection of the most popular cruise
ship tour options:
"We enjoyed the tour very much!!!
John was an excellent driver/guide with a wealth of knowledge about the
area. He is a very personable man and we were excited that he was
with us for the tour. We will recommend your tours to future
cruisers on cruise critic. Thanks for a very professional service
that your organization provided. Again thanks to John for making our
day one we will never forget" - comments from Rocky Pasquino, USA 27
Dec 08
Please note that other scheduled
tours as advertised on our website, do not fit into the cruise ship
timetable. The only scheduled tour available to cruise ship
customers is the Christchurch City Sights Tour, as listed below. All
other tours are available by private
charter.
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Christchurch City Sights
(Scheduled
Tour)
Itinerary
Leaving the wharf we travel over the Port Hills enjoying the
stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour, on our way to the seaside city
suburb of Sumner. From here we continue around the base of the hills
to Sign of the Takahe viewing platform. From here you will
have wonderful orientation views over the Canterbury Plains, to the
Southern Alps, up the Kaikoura coastline and over the
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| We continue into the City
and take you past many of the city highlights, parking
conveniently outside the Canterbury Museum, where you will have time
to visit the Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, The Christchurch
Art Gallery, the Arts Centre, or why not take a punt of the
Avon River. |
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| A visit to Christchurch
isn't complete without a visit to Cathedral Square. While you
are here you can visit the many attractions within easy walking
distance, including the Cathedral, the Christchurch Visitor
Centre, Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House, or perhaps
you would just like to enjoy a stroll around the city centre,
with it's many cafes, bars and shops. You will have time to
take a 20 minute circuit ride on the historic Christchurch
Tram. |
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| The City and its well known
English heritage, is highlighted with a visit to Mona Vale
Gardens and function centre, just 5 minutes drive from the city
centre. |
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We visit the International Antarctic Centre. The
centre provides visitors with an interactive, fun and exciting
experience of the 'Great White South'. Take a walk
through the Four Seasons, have fun in the snow &
ice in the polar room, experience the chill of the Antarctic Storm,
and see the little blue penguins. (if you don't want to go to
the Antarctic Centre you can rejoin the tour in central
Christchurch) |
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3.30pm you may well have thoughts of getting back to your
ship. We leave the city and travel via Lyttelton Tunnel, back
to Lyttelton and have you on the wharf by approx 4.30pm, or
earlier if required in order to rejoin your ship. |
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Price
NZ$128 per
person
or NZ$95 per person without
the Antarctic Centre Entry Fee |
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To make a booking please click here
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Departure Time: 9.00am Return Time: Approx
4.30pm
Please note that the Hagglund Ride at the Antarctic
Centre is not included in the tour price, simply because of time
restraints. However if you wish to do the Hagglund ride, then
this is available at additional charge. |
| Amount of walking: As we
make a number of stops, to enjoy the tour, you will need to be able
to walk comfortably. |
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Walking platform: Mostly pavements, although a
little uphill walking is required to reach the Sign of the Takahe
viewing platform. |
| Is this tour suitable for people
requiring assistance with mobility: No
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Private Charters:
Are you a group of people, or
a couple, who would like to travel together but on your
own, without 40 others from the ship, and which will cost much less than the cruise ship tours? Read
on....!
If you would like to travel further
afield, or travel exclusively, you should consider booking a private
charter. We can take couples or up to 150 people.
We would be delighted to show you
the Christchurch
city highlights such as Mona Vale, Christchurch
Cathedral, Arts Centre or The International Antarctic Centre.
While you are in the City you might want
to take a punt on the Avon River, or
enjoy a ride through our city on our historic tram.
Day tours to Akaroa, Arthurs Pass, Hanmer
Springs, and the award winning wineries such as Pegasus Bay, are very
popular. City sightseeing charters are also available.
You may want to go swimming with the
dolphins or jet boating.
If you are interested in gardens, we can get you into some
spectacular privately owned gardens, including ‘Ohinetahi’ garden, which
is known internationally.
If you would like to see a real
working farm, then this can also be arranged.
The cost to charter a minibus and tour guide, any time
between 8.30am and 5.00pm, is as follows.
Please
note that cost is not per person, but for the driver and vehicle.
Prices are in NZ$, inclusive of GST (local tax)
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Number of People |
1 - 6 People |
7 or 8 People |
| Akaroa |
$695 |
$745 |
| Arthurs Pass |
$795 |
$845 |
| Waipara Wineries |
$645 |
$695 |
| Christchurch City Sights |
$595 |
$650 |
| Hanmer Springs |
$695 |
$745 |
Our minibuses are modern, have
dual airconditioning, PA system, and seat up to 11 passengers. For
comfort reasons, 8 people is the maximum we like to take in these
vehicles. We have a 3 larger vehicles for 9 or more passengers, if
required.
For
current exchange rates please click
here.
To book a private charter please click here.
To request a quote for a larger group,
please click
here to send an email.
All tour itineraries include time to see
some of Christchurch's City sights. For a detailed itinerary please request
one here.
Please click
here to read comments sent to us from our
customers.
We look
forward to hearing from you.
Happy Cruising!
Jo and John
Phone + 64 3 3578262
email jo@discoverytravel.co.nz
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