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Christchurch Half Day Tour

In a hurry but have a large appetite to explore? This half-day Christchurch excursion can be your perfect city sampler. Go through the highlights of the best in Christchurch and nearby port city of Lyttelton in a few hours.

A perfect quick half day tour for curious travelers who would enjoy a glimpse of what Canterbury is like during the day without spending a lot of time.

$385

Up to 4 persons included

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Half-Day Christchurch Tour Highlights

City Sights

Visit key landmarks and unseen attractions, exploring the most lively and rich streets of Christchurch where history meets art and contemporary life.

Gondola Experience

Travel up there to get a 360-degree view of the city. Lyttelton Harbour and the Southern Alps can be seen in the distance.

Avon River

Have a leisurely punt ride along the Botanic Gardens with a hobnobbing orientation given by your guide. This is an optional activity.

Canterbury Museum

During the half-day trip, you will also get a chance to discover fascinating displays of Maori culture, natural history, and Christchurch’s colonial and modern past.

Botanic Gardens

Wander through the most beautiful gardens in New Zealand! Discover its theme areas and a very calm setting alongside the river.

Antarctic Centre

Experience Antarctica by exploring interactive exhibits and an ice room. Who knows, you may also have husky encounters?

What's Included

Christchurch Half Day Tour is one of the most popular packages with The Journey right now. Here's everything it brings for the participants:

Professional Driver
Private transport
Clean and comfortable vehicle
Local travel expert
Meet and greet
Free water bottle
Free coffee
Professional photography (Additionally charged)

What's not included: Food, tickets, whale cruise tickets, and other activities are not covered in the Tour price.

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Travel Itinerary

10:00 am: Your half-day Christchurch tour will start with your hotel or meeting point pick up.
10:15 am: Enjoy a guided tour along the main attractions of the capital and some of its cultural spots.
10:30 am: Absorb panoramic sights from the top of the Port Hills. (Optional. Ticket not included)
10:50 am: Ever thought of floating along a scenic garden landscape? Well, now is your chance! There’s an option for a guided punt ride.
11:10 am: Explore amazing local and natural history exhibitions.
11:30 am: Relax and have a beautiful walk around the flowery centre of Christchurch.
11:50 am: Get the genuine feeling of Antarctic weather in New Zealand. Meet huskies and view ice displays (ticket not included).
12:30 pm: For those who want to end the tour at Lyttelton harbour, you can enjoy a coastal stop at Sumner beach.
1:00 pm: The half-day Christchurch city tour will end when we bring you back to the initial pick-up point or Lyttelton Harbour (depending on prior arrangement).