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Christchurch Earthquake Recovery: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city inflicted by several large earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild which is currently in progress, paired with the surviving beauty of the city and historical landmarks.
Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city inflicted by several large earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild which is currently in progress, paired with the surviving beauty of the city and historical landmarks.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lyttelton Harbour - The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.
- Mona Vale - Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque ponds and water.
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Sign of the Takahe - Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
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- Lyttelton Harbour - The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.
- Mona Vale - Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque ponds and water.
- Sign of the Takahe - Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
- Cathedral Square - Time at leisure to explore Cathedral Square and have a lunch break at nearby riverside market
- Riverside Market - Time at Leisure in Central city for a lunch break
What's Included
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Comfortable In-Vehicle Air Conditioning
- Convenient Port Pickup and Drop-off
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Comfortable In-Vehicle Air Conditioning
- Convenient Port Pickup and Drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: 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
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Amy_t
Jan 5, 2025
Seeing all the beautiful... - Seeing all the beautiful art painting in so many buildings. The driver gave history about Christchurch and we were surprised to hear so many big earthquakes had happened in the past.
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Edward_a
Dec 24, 2024
A great way to get an... - A great way to get an overview of the city! He was super friendly and personable. Try the meat pies at the butcher pie shop they're awesome!
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Sue_h
Dec 23, 2024
Major problems getting... - Major problems getting off the ship caused us to miss the start time but when we contacted them they kindly agreed to come back and get us. It was a great tour and Kevin was an excellent guide. Very informative about Christchurch and the surroundings and of course the earthquake
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Mark_v
Dec 18, 2024
Fabulous tour of Christchurch - A thoroughly immersive tour led by Scottie who continually provided a full history of this beautiful city. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour and Scottie. Thank you.
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James_r
Dec 18, 2024
Good All Round Tour - Nice pace with good stops for panoramic photos, botanical gardens and city exploring.
Scotty, our guide, very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Carol_r
Dec 16, 2024
Great informative tour - We had a lovely tour with Scotty our driver, who was very informative throughout the tour. It was lovely to see the coastal scenery as well as the city. A very good introduction to Christchurch.
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Leticia_c
Dec 3, 2024
Excellent - The stunning views, beautiful flowers and beaches.
It’s amazing to see the improvements after the earthquake. Excellent tour.
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Kaylene_g
Dec 2, 2024
Great company! - We were so disappointed to not be able to attend our tour as our cruise ship did not dock as planned.
The tour operators could not have been more understanding and generous. I could not recommend them more.
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Jill_l
Dec 12, 2024
Great guide/driver - Great tour guide-very knowledgeable. Her driving skills were great and she was a wealth of knowledge.
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Chrismic91
Dec 15, 2024
Disappointing shore excursion - Our experience with Leisure Tours in Christchurch was quite disappointing. After getting into the van, we were forced to wait over an hour before departing. This delay, which they blamed on the cruise ship, significantly cut into our time to explore the city. The poor organization left a lot to be desired and really soured our day. Due to their lack of coordination, we missed out on experiencing more of what Christchurch has to offer. If you're planning to visit Christchurch, I would recommend organizing your own tour instead of relying on Leisure Tours. This experience didn’t meet our expectations at all. ⭐
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