Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour
Overview
This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of Banks Peninsula with varied scenery onto some of the smaller, less traveled roads to some uniquely scenic places. With approximately 6 hours 30 min from start to finish we will spend about 5 hours 30 min exploring points of interest etc. and an hour driving from point to point on the itinerary. We are happy to customise your tour to include attractions such as the International Antarctic Centre or Willowbank Wildlife Park (cost extra) , etc. We are locals and give an in-depth commentary covering the volcanoes, NZ and local history, earthquakes etc. and have been proudly sharing our back yard with visitors for over 25 years.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise Ship Passengers....Please take the free Lyttelton Shuttle shipside through the security gates and get off at the bus stop (Norwich Quay).....it takes about 5-10 min. You cannot walk as this is a working port. Look for a sign with your name on it. Note.....do NOT take the shuttle bus to Christchurch City as it will not stop at Norwich Quay ! Non-cruise ship private groups-please provide your pickup location (hotel, Christchurch International Airport etc.)
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Christchurch Cathedral
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cardboard Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Port Hills
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lyttelton
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canterbury Plains
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
International Antarctic Centre
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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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.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
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 Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
