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By Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $184 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover the best of Christchurch and Akaroa on a private day tour
    • Explore the Castle Hill, Cave Stream and Arthur's Pass National Park
    • Witness marine giants in their natural habitat on a Kaikoura tour
    • Visit the Seal Colony and enjoy the world's popular Crayfish in Kaikoura
    • Visit the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the Christchurch Gondola

Activity location

    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
    • Lyttelton, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick-up & Drop off to and from Lyttleton Port
  • Inclusions
    Professional Driver
  • Inclusions
    Specialized Guide
  • Inclusions
    Private Transport
  • Inclusions
    Clean and comfortable vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Vehicle provided based on the number of guests
  • Inclusions
    Meet & Greet
  • Exclusions
    Christchurch Gondola Skyline ticket
  • Exclusions
    Whale Watching Tour Cruise ticket
  • Exclusions
    Whale Watching Tour Plane ticket

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Drinks in the vehicle, Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Begin your day with a pickup from Lyttelton Port, once Cruise Ship arrived. Choose from a range of 3 different Day Tours options to suit your interests, from city tours to nature adventures.

    Option 1: Half Day Christchurch City Tour & Half Day Akaroa Explorer
    Enjoy a scenic drive to Sumner Village and Beach, followed by a guided tour of Christchurch’s highlights, including the Botanic Gardens. Option for a visit to the Christchurch Gondola Skyline (additional cost). Stop at Little River and Hilltop Lookout for panoramic views. Explore Akaroa, New Zealand’s only French colonial town, with boutique shops, galleries, and waterfront cafés. Visit Shamarra Alpaca Farm to meet and feed over 160 alpacas with breathtaking harbor views.

    Option 2: Arthur’s Pass with Castle Hill Return Day Tour
    Drive through the scenic Canterbury high country, visiting Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill, famous for its unique limestone formations. Stop at Otara Viaduct Lookout for panoramic views of the Southern Alps. Discover Arthur’s Pass National Park and hike to the spectacular Devils Punchbowl Waterfall. Explore the fascinating Cave Stream Scenic Reserve.

    Option 3: Kaikoura Whale Watching Return Day Tour
    Take a scenic coastal drive with stops, including the town of Cheviot. Visit Ōhau Point Seal Colony and enjoy a short coastal walk. Choose from a whale watching cruise or a helicopter tour (additional cost) to see whales, dolphins, and seals in their natural environment.

Location

Activity location

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    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
    • Lyttelton, Canterbury Region, New Zealand