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Christchurch Sightseeing Pass - Duration: Own Leisure | |
With your Christchurch
sightseeing pass, you have the flexibility to see the city's top
attractions at your own pace and save on ticket fees compared to
purchasing each activity separately: the Christchurch Gondola, Avon
River punt cruise, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the Christchurch
Tram. |
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Christchurch Sightseeing Tour by Classic Double-Decker Bus - Duration: 3 Hours | |
On this 3-hour sightseeing tour, see the sights of central Christchurch aboard New Zealand’s only open-top double-decker bus tour, and then see greater Christchurch on a tour by closed-top double-decker bus. First up, you'll travel around Christchurch in style on board a classic Routemaster double-decker bus, seeing top city attractions like Hagley Park, the Bridge of Remembrance and New Regent Street as you learn about the city's recovery from the 2011 earthquake. Then you'll leave the city center and head to the seaside at Sumner, to the Port Hills for panoramic views and to the beautiful Mona Vale Gardens and up to the Port Hills for more views over the city, as well as the Canterbury Plains to the Alps, and then stop by Mona Vale Gardens to take a stroll around some of the city's loveliest gardens. |
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Discover Christchurch (Afternoon Sights) - Duration: 3 Hours | |
Spend the afternoon
discovering Christchurch. This city, famous for its several parks and
gardens, will visit the famous Mona Vale homestead and gardens, before
climbing the Port Hills for fantastic views of the city, the Canterbury
Plains and the mighty Southern Alps. |
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Willowbank Dinner and Maori Concert - Duration: 4.5 Hours | |
Experience the 'Garden
City' at night! First stop is one of New Zealand's largest Maori Maraes,
for a traditional cultural performance. |
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Christchurch Wine Tour - Duration: 3.5 Hours | |
If you love wine then
this tour is a must! Explore four of North Canterbury's boutique
vineyards, all producing a fine selection of both white and red wines. |
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Akaroa and Banks Peninsula - Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim - Duration: 9 Hours | |
Akaroa is the only French
settlement established in New Zealand. The charm of this old French town
with the incredible scenery encountered on the way have assured Akaroa's
popularity as a unique destination. |
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Christchurch's 'Must See Three - Duration: 5 Hours | |
See three of the best in Christchurch in one day! Visit the International Antarctic Center and experience what life is like on the ice, meet the animals of Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and the Air Force Museum at Wigram, New Zealand's original Air Force base. The Attraction has 28 fully restored aircraft together with newly refurbished static and interactive displays that dramatically enhance the visitors experience. |
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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour - Duration: 10 Hours | |
Get close to one of the world's greatest
and most graceful creatures - the sperm whale. Head north from
Christchurch to Kaikoura, where you can take a whale watch tour by
either boat or light aircraft. If you are lucky, you will spot the giant sperm whale and other whale species, as well as dolphins and seals. A day that everybody will enjoy… |
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Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins - Duration: Full Day | |
Have you ever been swimming with
dolphins? Don't worry, here's your chance on this full day tour from
Christchurch. Journey north to Kaikoura, famous for the variety of
marine animals which can be seen. Join your Swim with Dolphins cruise, don a wet suit, mask, snorkel and flippers and then dive into the sea to swim alongside the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins. An awesome encounter that you'll remember for a lifetime! |
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Arthur's Pass National Park and the Otira Gorge - Duration: 9 Hours | |
In the heart of the
Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity
of flora and landscape. Today will inspire the photographer and enchant
the nature lover! |
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Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras - Duration: 9 Hours | |
Journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts high country station, home of Mt Sunday; see how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Immerse yourself in the natural unspoilt beauty of the high country's sparkling clear lakes, glistening blue rivers and fresh mountain air. This great day out includes 4WD access onto Mt Sunday itself, a delicious champagne picnic lunch, fully running commentary from a friendly and knowledgeable kiwi tour guide and spectacular scenery you will never forget. You don't have to be a Lord of the Rings fan to enjoy this amazing day out! |
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Horse Trekking - Duration: 5 Hours | |
Enjoy a horse trek on the scenic Banks
Peninsula with magnificent and breathtaking views of the Southern Alps.
Ride a variety of terrain, including open flat paddocks, easy rolling
hills and steeper, challenging hillsides clad with bush.
Suitable for the novice to the experienced rider. You can also choose to combine the horse trek with a jet boat tour on the Waimakariri River or a visit to a working sheep farm. |
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Snow and Kiwi Tour - Duration: 5.5hours | |
Penguins and kiwis - see
them both as you visit two of Christchurch's leading attractions.
Experience the atmosphere of Antarctica with a visit to the
International Antarctic Centre - you even get to ride a Hagglund
all-terrain snow mobile! |
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Christchurch Gondola Ride - Duration: 3-4 Hours | |
Come fly with us… there is no other
place in the world... where it is possible to fly from the center of the
city, in view of the sun rising out of the ocean toward snow-capped
mountains. Not only does New Zealand offer some of the most spectacular scenery from above, but it is one of the cheapest places in the world to take advantage of these views. Reserve your space on a balloon over the Canterbury Plains today! |
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