Top Christchurch Day Trips - page 2

It was a good, regular service that stopped at interesting places to visit. Commentary from the driver was both informative and entertaining. There were a variety of historic tram designs, and this made the experience all the more enjoyable. Tram stops were very easy to locate, you just follow the tram tracks.

We had a fantastic experience on the Discover Christchurch tour with Pete and John! Pete was very engaging and knowledgeable about all things New Zealand. The transition between each activity was seamless, and we never felt rushed at any point during the tour - which we greatly appreciated. This tour was the highlight of our time in Christchurch; I would highly recommend!

A great trip with an excellent, knowledgeable guide. The advantage of taking the Trans Alpine to Arthur's Pass and returning by coach on a guided tour is that you experience so much more on the return journey. Would very highly recommend this wonderful trip.

Our tour guide John was engaging, informative and entertaining. Travelling through the Alps at the end of the summer was pretty, but I kept imagining how dramatic this scenery would be during the spring with the mountains snow capped and the rivers running full. It was nice to be able to take in the changing landscapes and not having to worry about the driving. The jet boat ride, offered for a fee, was fun and a nice addition to the trip. The return train ride was a relaxing, slow and scenic way to end the day.

It was fantastic!Long journey but definitely worth it! Beautiful home made lunch(sandwich) with delicious homemade brownie and banana bread. The views of the lakes and mountain Cook was breathing 😍 Also we had a wonderful driver -guide(Rosie)who made the journey interesting,she was well spoken,so much knowledge about almost everything to know NZ,we'll done Rosie and thank you for an amazing trip 👏😌

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.

Our family very much enjoyed this tour. The views of the lakes and mountains were stunning. It was a long drive but the driver provided snacks and water throughout the day and made plenty of stops. Travelers should be aware that this tour does not actually take you to Mount Cook or the Tasman Glacier themselves but rather viewpoints for each in Mount Cook National Park. We had great weather so enjoyed wonderful views of Mount Cook, but Tasman Glacier is pretty far from the viewpoint and appears as just a sliver of white between mountains. The views of the Blue Lakes were much more spectacular. The hike requiring "moderate fitness" is a 12 minute walk up a well-maintained path with stairs to the Tasman Glacier viewpoint, and there is a separate trail to the Tasman River, which is more flat and easy. It was easy to do both within the allotted 80 minutes. We were warned that it is cold at the Tasman Glacier viewpoint and to bring a jacket, but on a warm day in the summer, the hike up was enough of a workout that we had to take off our outer layers. The bus had working WiFi, which was helpful given the remote destinations. We would very much recommend this tour for travelers who don't mind a long bus ride to get to the beautiful mountain scenery.

We did the combination Avon River punting, and the gondola to the top of that mountain. Both experiences are very good our river punting captain, Jack, was very friendly, informative, and comical. On the gondola you get to have a nice panoramic view of the whole area. I recommend.