Top Christchurch Day Trips - page 2

A beautiful drive through South Island. Much better than flying. Rosie, our tour guide was prompt in picking us up after a liitle miscommnication in locations. The vehicle was very comfortable and snacks, beverages, and lunch was provided. There were enough rest stops along the way and we were on a nice relaxing pace. Plenty of opportunities to take great photos. Rosie was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable of the history of the people and area. She was also a very safw and attentive driver. After the required driver change at Mt. Cook, we had a new driver. He was very good and knowledgeable. He providedus with some good advice on things to do and see in Queenstown. It was a memorable and beautiful drive.

Christchurch is an incredible city, and the Hop on Hop off tram is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with many of the sights and places you may want to explore further. Not only do you make a 50 minute loop to get the lay of the land, the conductors are informative and entertaining. It's a good idea to do the loop to see what Christchurch has to offer, then go back to stops of interest and get off and explore. Highly recommend this tour as a great way to see the highlights of Christchurch, including The Quake Museum, the Christchurch Cathedral, shopping and dining areas, and the Botanical Gardens. And don't miss viewing the eels that live in the Avon River!

If you have a choice, Joseph was an excellent guide. We stopped at an old wagon stop out of Lyttelton and if you enjoy old buildings this one will delight you. The stop at Mona Vale park was fun and we liked the walk along the river. Following this, Joseph stoped at a downtown collection of restaurants, called the Riverside Market. There were many choices in this food court area. The Barbecue was quite good. We stopped at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and took the 45 minute guided tour which was included on the tour. If you haven't seen a kiwi bitd you will see one here. Our guide was a Wildlife Environmental Biologist and knowledgeable. The time here was well spent. Joseph took us back through the highway tunnel and got us back on time at the cruise ship. It was somewhat confusing as to where to meet the tour. You take the free shuttle from the cruise ship dock and get off at the first stop. You will be met by the tour representative who will assist you to the correct bus. Don't get on the bus to Christchurch, that is the wrong shuttle to meet the correct bus.

An extremely interesting day. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed us how much Christchurch has changed since the 2 earthquakes in 2010/11. It was very sad to see the Cathedral still under repair as we had seen it pre-earthquake in 2007. It's a lovely city to visit and to see how much has been rebuilt so far. Hope the good work continues 🙏

We had 2 guides/drivers (Joseph and Pete) and both were very knowledgeable and provided excellent insight on the history of Christchurch before and after the devastating 2010-2011 earthquakes. The International Antarctic Center exceeded our expectations with their interactive and immersive activities. The highlights included experiencing the harsh conditions of an Antarctic storm and traversing in all-terrain Haaglund vehicle. Definitely worth taking this tour!

This was a wonderful journey from Christchurch to a must-visit location for any LOTR fan (though you don't have to be a fan to enjoy the beauty). The tour featured a drive through the Canterbury region to the stunning location of "Edoras", including stops for snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Our driver/guide, Cheryl, was fantastic--providing us with fun, detailed stories about the filming location as well as information about the region and her own personal experiences. Getting to spend time on Mount Sunday, taking photos with props, was truly magical. It is definitely a full-day adventure, but well worth it.

Wow, the views were stunning on the way up and down the gondola. The views from the gondola top station were amazing! As we walked around the top we were presented with spectacular panoramic views of Lyttelton harbour, the Christchurch cityscape, across the plains to the southern alps and very long beaches. 360 degree views! Follow the map provided and do the discovery ride at the bottom of the top station! It was a highlight of our experience. It was a busy day when we visited and worth the wait.

Fantastic day. So much to do and absolutely amaxing mountainous views, including the iced capped peaks and sparkling blue waters. Great tour guide, catering to a variety of personsilaties, keeping us fed with knick knacks and water. Thanks for a super full day