Christchurch Sights, Sheep Farm Tour plus Afternoon Tea
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Hassle-free
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7.5 hours (approx.)
Shared Tour
Overview
Your guide will meet and greet in Lyttelton, ready to board your transportation. Depart Lyttelton and 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 Harbor and the city of Christchurch. You arrive 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. Depart the Sign of the Tahake for Mona Vale, a stately home and magnificent gardens. Arrive at the front gate house of Mona Vale and stroll into the grounds, following the Avon River which acts as one of the properties boundaries. Your coach will then travel around to the rear gate house, where your tour guide will meet you once you have had the opportunity to explore the grounds.
Depart Mona Vale and 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 where you will be given time to explore this central part of the city on foot. There are some great photo opportunities in this area and time for lunch.
You will depart Cathedral Square and journey towards a working sheep farm. Depending on availability at the farm, your visit will be either west of the city in the foothills of the Southern Alps or on Banks Peninsula. At the working sheep farm you will enjoy the experience of seeing sheep dogs working, rounding up the flock and penning them in for you to touch, examine and photograph. A sheep shearing demonstration has then been arranged for you, during the shearing demonstration the farmer will explain about the different types of wool and how it is dealt with once shorn. Following the farm tour, a lovely afternoon tea will be served with a choice of tea or coffee and a selection of homemade cakes.
Your tour returns to Lyttelton township where your awaiting shuttle transfers you back to your cruise ship, with wonderful memories!
What's Included
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Round trip transportation from port shuttle
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English speaking guide
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Dyers Pass and the Sign of the Kiwi
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Christchurch sights
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Sheep Farm Tour
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Sheep Shearing Demonstration
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Afternoon tea with tea or coffee and homemade cake
Considerations
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This tour requires a minimum of 4 guests.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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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.
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Guests must be able to board and alight the tour vehicle without assistance.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Instructions Will Be Provided On Your Voucher.
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