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Christchurch Private Luxury Full Day Tour

2 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Christchurch, New Zealand
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On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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)

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by private luxury vehicle
  • Entrance Tickets / Activities Tickets
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Tickets for Antarctic Centre (if elected to visit)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

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

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Christchurch Cathedral

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Port Hills

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cardboard Cathedral

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Remembrance

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Avon River

"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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

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 toursYou can also go for Botanic Garden guided audio Tours of the Gardens in electric shuttles.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

International Antarctic Centre

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)
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christchurch Private Luxury Full Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-10252P20

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by private luxury vehicle
  • Private driver/guide
  • Entrance Tickets / Activities Tickets
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Tickets for Antarctic Centre (if elected to visit)
  • Pick up from Airport/ Port (if requested)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

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