Discover Christchurch Sightseeing Tour with optional International Antarctic Center Admission

Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch. Wander the Monavale Gardens with pretty ponds and water features, drive through the city center with its historic buildings and architecture. Visit the seaside suburb of Sumner, and travel to the Sign of the Takahe to admire the spectacular views over the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Choose either a morning or afternoon departure, and upgrade to include the Intentional Antarctic Center.

The tour commences by covering the central city highlights including the Botanical Gardens, Museum and Art Centre, Avon River and the Bridge of Remembrance.

Then leave the inner city and drivel to Mona Vale, a historic homestead and gardens. Here you will have time to take a short stroll within the 5.5 hectares of richly landscaped gardens, ponds and fountains.

Next, travel up to ’Sign of the Takahe’ a historical building nestled atop the Cashmere Hills, with spectacular views over the city, Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps. Journey back to the city to the Port of Lyttleton, through the harbour tunnel to the seaside suburb of Sumner and cave rock before returning to the central city where the tour will conclude.

Optional upgrade:

Why not combine the Christchurch Sightseeing tour with admission into the International Antarctic Center. The center recreates the atmosphere of Antarctica with a Snow and Ice Experience, the Blue Penguin Encounter and an exhilarating Hagglung ride. This option only available for the morning departure and will add an additional two-hours to your sightseeing tour.

Schedule details

Sign of the Takahe

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected Christchurch hotels

Departure Time:

9am - Morning tour
1:30pm - Afternoon tour

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return Details:

Pricing information

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Additional information

Discover Christchurch

Inclusions:

• Local guide
• Live commentary on board
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• International Antarctic Center Admission (if option selected)
• Hagglund ride (if option selected)
  
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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