Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

4.6 (217 reviews) 6 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Snow & Storm Room — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Antarctic Center & Hagglund Ride — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a purpose made course, together with a half day city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild currently taking place but also the remaining historic landmarks and the existing beauty of this picturesque city.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Leisure Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Included: Driver/guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Lyttelton Harbour

10 min

Tour starts and ends in Lyttelton
Leisure Tours

Passing by

Travelling with Leisure Tours
Stop 3

30 min

Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Mona Vale

30 min

Time spent walking through Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque Gardens, Ponds & river.
Cathedral Square

30 min

Time spent on foot exploring Cathedral Square
Stop 6

30 min

Lunch break
International Antarctic Centre

2 hours Admission included

Enjoy the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and take an exhilarating ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Meeting instructions will be sent upon booking. Please note that the default time for this tour is 8.30am but this can be amended depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure times.

Using your ticket

Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

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%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: 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