Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
Overview
A half-day tour for first-time visitors to Christchurch. Perfect for travelers short on time or those who want to see the city’s top attractions without missing a thing. Plus, get a chance to meet the iconic Kiwi bird, a rare sight in New Zealand.
Explore Christchurch in depth with a private, small-group tour and an expert guide. Choose a half-day tour for the flexibility to enjoy additional activities.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- Pickup fees apply when picking up at the airport or port. ($30 Per Group)
- Willowbank Entrance Fee $36.50 (Senior $30)
- Tip
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up service from the airport and port incurs a fee of NZD $30 per group.Pick up fees are charged for areas outside the city depending on the distance.However, pickup service is free from the designated meeting point and all hotels and areas in the city center.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Cashmere Hill Lookout
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cardboard Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-474819P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Private transportation.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Guide/Driver.
- Lunch.
- Pickup fees apply when picking up at the airport or port. ($30 Per Group).
- Willowbank Entrance Fee $36.50 (Senior $30).
- Tip.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- Pickup fees apply when picking up at the airport or port. ($30 Per Group)
- Willowbank Entrance Fee $36.50 (Senior $30)
- Tip
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
