Christchurch Private Luxury Full Day Tour

3.3 (4 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Punting on the Avon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sumner Village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This private Full Day Tour explores complete Christchurch city from one edge to another with your private Driver/Guide.

Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Highlights:

Sumner Village
Port Hills
Cardboard Cathedral
Bridge of Remembrance
Punting on the Avon River
Botanic Gardens
Antarctic Center (Optional)

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Legend Tours and Travels Ltd

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private driver/guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport by private luxury vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance Tickets / Activities Tickets
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Entrance fees: Tickets for Antarctic Centre (if elected to visit)
Not included: Pick up from Airport/ Port (if requested)

Itinerary

Christchurch Cathedral

45 min

Pick up from your hotel accommodation and drive through Christchurch Centre and head out towards Sumner Village, where you can enjoy your morning coffee before starting your big day.
Port Hills

15 min

Further down the road, enjoy the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps from the Port Hills.

The Port Hills are a range of hills in Canterbury, New Zealand, so named because they lie between the city of Christchurch and its port at Lyttelton. They are an eroded remnant of the Lyttelton volcano, which erupted millions of years ago.
Cardboard Cathedral

15 min

The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Bridge of Remembrance

15 min

The Bridge of Remembrance is one of two main war memorials in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is dedicated to those who died in World War I, and serves as a memorial for those who participated in two World Wars as well as subsequent conflicts in Borneo, Korea, Malaya, and Vietnam.
Avon River

45 min Admission not included

"Punting On The Avon"

Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing.

An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city centre as you are expertly guided gently along the Avon River on our authentic Edwardian Punting tours.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

45 min

A visit to Christchurch is not complete until you visit the historic Botanic Gardens. The Christchurch Botanic Gardens allows you to view some of the best examples of native and exotic flora in New Zealand.

Optional:Botanic Garden caterpillar tours

You can also go for Botanic Garden guided audio Tours of the Gardens in electric shuttles.
7
International Antarctic Centre

2 hours Admission not included
Optional:

Extend your day and visit the "International Antarctic Centre" it is one of the major tourist attractions of the Christchurch city.
- You can email us to discuss in advance or if you decide to extend your tour on the day , you can let your Tour Driver know and we will be happy to organise this for you.
Please note:

Extending Full Day tour - $100 per/person will be charged on top of the full day tour price. (Attraction tickets are excluded)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Athena Motel
Academy Motor Lodge
Hagley Park Motel
2 On Whiteleigh & 239 On Lincoln Motel
Ashleigh Court Motel
Quest Cathedral Junction
Apollo Motel Christchurch
Merivale Manor
Ferry Motel
Earnslaw Motel
Alglenn Motel
Sudima Christchurch City

and 113 more pickup points

Pickup is available from any Christchurch Centre hotels, Port, or Airport (additional charges may apply for port or airport).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
All guides speak English. If you should need a guide that speaks one the following languages please book using Other language guide : Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

Options

English Speaking Driver/ Guide

Pickup included
Other Language Speaking Guide

Other Language Speaking Guide: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

Pickup included