Gondola Ride plus Christchurch City Sights
Don't Port,
Don't Pay Security
Back-to-Ship
Guarantee
Hassle-free
Cancellation
8 hours (approx.)
Shared Tour
Overview
Your guide welcomes you and you will board your transport, ready to depart Lyttelton. Travel via the inner bays of Lyttelton Harbour to Governors Bay and then via Dyers Pass to the Sign of the Kiwi. Dyers Pass climbs up the old volcanic crater wall to the summit and from the Sign of the Kiwi there are wonderful views of both the Harbour and the city of Christchurch. Next, your tour arrives at the Sign of the Takahe, a Scottish like castle which has a viewing platform providing magnificent views over the City of Christchurch, Pegasus Bay, the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps which are snowcapped for up to 9 months of the year. Access to the viewing platform is via a gentle 5-minute walk. Then, Depart the Sign of the Tahake for Mona Vale, a stately home and magnificent gardens.
You will then arrive at the front gate house of Mona Vale and stroll through the grounds, following the Avon River which acts as one of the properties boundaries. Your coach will travel around to the rear gate house where your tour guide will meet you once you have had the opportunity to explore the grounds. After you depart Mona Vale, you will then travel into the central city of Christchurch which was completely devastated by the Christchurch earthquakes in February 2011. Your guide will explain both the history of the city and the effects of the earthquake, you will see for yourself both the destructive powers of nature and the rebuild which has and is taking place.
The central city tour will conclude in Cathedral Square; this is also the main stop for the Christchurch tram which loops through the central city (one loop takes approximately 50 minutes). In Cathedral Square you will be given tickets for both the tram, gondola and the punting on the Avon. Your tram ticket is valid for the day, and you can hop on and hop off when you see anything of interest or wish to stop for lunch. You will join punting on the Avon. A flat boat punt boat with the Punter standing at the rear of the boat and propelling the craft with a long wooden pole. On board you will have views of Hagley Park and the Botanical Gardens. Next you will be collected from the Punting and transferred to the Christchurch Gondola. Your Gondola tickets will be provided on the day, and you will take the Gondola from the base station to the summit, a ride of approximately 15 minutes. There will be time at the summit to enjoy the breathtaking views and the summit attraction before returning down to the base station in a gondola.
Your tour then returns to Lyttelton township, where your awaiting shuttle transfers you back to your cruise ship.
What's Included
-
Round trip transportation from port shuttle
-
English speaking guide
-
Dyers Pass and the Sign of the Kiwi
-
Mona Vale
-
Christchurch historic tram
-
Punting on the Avon
-
Christchurch Gondola tickets
Considerations
-
Food and beverages.
-
This tour requires a minimum of 4 guests.
-
Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
-
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
-
As the weather in New Zealand is very changeable, dress in layers (these can be left in the vehicle if not required) and wear comfortable footwear.
-
Guests must be able to board and alight the tour vehicle without assistance.
-
Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Instructions Will Be Provided On Your Voucher.
Cart
USD
GBP
AUD
EUR
CAD