Discover Christchurch Tour
Overview
Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in the comfort of a modern van with no more than 10 guests, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, personal and fun-filled day, with fascinating local insights, plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and time to truly soak up the sights.
From the charm of the historic city centre to the spectacular scenery of the coast, this is Christchurch at its very best - authentic, engaging and full of memorable moments.
Throughout the day, you’ll experience Christchurch's three signature attractions: floating along the Avon River on a traditional punt, enjoying sweeping panoramic views from the Christchurch Gondola, and exploring the city aboard the historic Christchurch Tramway. To top off your adventure, savour a delicious Spanish tapas-style lunch nestled in the vibrant surroundings of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Extended Christchurch citywide tour
- Punting on the Avon
- Lunch
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Tramway Day Pass
- Lunch Drinks with lunch are additional, food is included
Meeting and Pickup
The pick up time will vary depending on how many locations we have to go to pick up guests from. Don't worry if your hotel / motel is not listed we will collect you from there. Please add your hotel in your booking notes if it's not on the list.For all cruise ship passengers. We ask that you make your way into the Lyttelton on the shuttle bus provided off thre ship. We will meet you out the front of Super, which is a nice cafe in Lyttelton, at the bottom of the hill as to where the shuttle bus will drop you. Your host will meet you there
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Extended Christchurch citywide tour.
- Punting on the Avon.
- Lunch.
- Christchurch Gondola.
- Christchurch Tramway Day Pass.
- Lunch. Drinks with lunch are additional, food is included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Christchurch Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Christchurch 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
- Bottled water
- Extended Christchurch citywide tour
- Punting on the Avon
- Lunch
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Tramway Day Pass
- LunchDrinks with lunch are additional, food is included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
