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You will see
- Christchurch Botanical Gardens
- Destroyed historical buildings being rebuilt
- Mona Vale House and Gardens
- Sumner Beach and township
- Views of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps
- Waipara wine region, known for its superior wine production
From Cruise Port: Lyttelton-Christchurch
Enjoy both a complete morning tour of Christchurch city tour with a lunch and tastings at four beautiful wineries in the Waipara region on shore excursion from Lyttelton.
Your morning tour will include the opportunity to wander the Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque ponds and water features, with a drive through the city center once with its historic buildings and architecture, now heavily destroyed and badly damaged by the Earthquake hitting the city in February 2011. See for yourself the both destruction of the central city and the rebuild that is taking place. You will also visit both the botanical gardens in the central city and the seaside suburb of Sumner, before travelling to the Sign of the Takahe to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
At the conclusion of your city tour, you will travel 45 minutes north to the Waipara Wine Region - well known for its warm, dry climate and rich alluvial soils, ideal for superior wine production. Over 40 vineyards and wineries pepper the landscape of the valley, with pinot noir, riesling, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc dominating local plantings.
The first stop is at Waipara Springs Winery where both a tasting of their wines and lunch has been arranged for your enjoyment. You will also stop for tastings at Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills and Greystone Winery. From Waipara you will be returned to your cruise ship berthed in Lyttelton.
From Cruise Port: Lyttelton-Christchurch
Included
- Lunch at Waipara Springs Winery
- Tastings at four wineries
Not Included
- Additional meals or beverages
Instructions
- Meeting instructions are as follows; On arriving at the port in Lyttelton please make your way to one of the waiting shuttles that will transport you into the LYTTELTON TOWNSHIP which is approximately a 5 minute drive. The shuttles will be waiting on the opposite side of the dock from where the cruise ships own prebooked coaches are loading. There will be people on the wharf to direct you. Ask for the Lyttelton Shuttle. Please note you must take a shuttle as you are unable to walk out of the port due to this being a restricted area. Your excursion will depart 45 minutes after the ship has docked (even if your ship has been delayed or arrives early) with 8.30am being the earliest departure time. DO NOT take a shuttle into Christchurch City as your excursion is departing from the Port of Lyttelton. The city shuttle you need to pay for whilst the Lyttelton Shuttle is free - If you are asked to pay you will know you are on the wrong shuttle. On your arrival in the Lyttelton township, please EXIT THE SHUTTLE AT THE FIRST STOP. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back into port to catch the shuttles back to the ship.
Restrictions
- You must be at least 18 years of age to do any wine tasting.
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| Full Day Tour | 08:45 | 16:30 |
| Note: Start and end times may be revised to suit ETA / ETD of ship in port | ||
Standard Tour Prices (current) | |
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| Adult price | NZ $220.00 |
| Child price (3 to 13 yrs) | NZ $135.00 |
Exclusive Tour Prices (current) | |
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| Tour Duration | 8.50 hrs |
Exclusive Tour Prices | |
| 18 persons | NZ $3,708.00 |
NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.
Can you take my wheelchair on this tour?
None of the vehicles are wheel chair accessible, however, we are happy to carry collapsible wheel chairs. The only requirement is that the passengers using wheel chairs can board and alight the tour vehicles without assistance or if assistance is required they are travelling with someone who can assist.
Where do I start this tour?
The tour starts in Lyttleton - you must take the free shuttle from the port to Lyttleton (not Christchurch) and get off at the first stop where your guide will be waiting for you, full details are given on your voucher.
Are children allowed on this tour?
Yes, but you must be 18 or older to enjoy the wine tastings.
Can I bring my stroller, or pram on this tour?
Yes, providing it folds up for storage and you are able to put it on and off the vehicle on your own or are traveling with someone to help you.
