You will see
- A Waipara Valley Winery
- Avon River
- Botanical Gardens
- Christchurch City sights
- Sheep, Wool Shed and farm dogs
- Vintage tractor and trailer ride
From Cruise Port: Lyttelton-Christchurch
Depart Lyttleton Norwich Quay, lower street with Real New Zealand Tours to Christchurch - Otautahi (20 minutes) for sightseeing. The city is known for its impressive English Gothic architecture & heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. Enjoy the beauty of the tranquil Avon river which meanders through the city centre.
On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley park and beautiful Christchurch Botanic gardens (often called the Garden city). View our impressive new stadium due for completion 2026. Next door the transitional cardboard Cathedral, next view quaint Spanish style New Regent street.
This city is New Zealands second largest with a thriving tech sector, world-class university. A city with a revitalised centre buzzing with energy, surrounded by the tranquility of nature.
Next we travel by road north 55 minutes to Glenafric farm - a 770ha coastal sheep and beef farm. With Corriedale and South Suffolk stud sheep flocks as well as commercial Corriedales and Hereford cattle. Enjoy real New Zealand, this is an authentic true working farm supporting 2 families, 3 generations. Marvel at the skill of a sheep shearer and the enthusiasm of highly trained farm dogs.
Enjoy a light pinic lunch and some delicious homemade farm baking.
Next to the delightful Georges Road winery for tastings. The Waipara Valley is known for its warm dry climate and rich alluvial soils, ideal for superior wine production. Over 40 vineyards and wineries dominate the landscape of the valley with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc the most prominent local plantings.
Before we return to your ship
From Cruise Port: Lyttelton-Christchurch
Included
- A choice of tea, coffee, juice, or water with your lunch.
- All transport from/to Lyttleton
- Central city sights, Botanical Gardens.
- Experienced professional informative Driver/Guide
- Farm tour and Vintage Tractor Trailer- trailer ride.
- Lunch platter
- Small group excursions
- Wine Tastings at Black Estate winery with a quick tour of the actual wine making facilities, in North Canterbury
Instructions
- Passengers departing ship must take the Lyttleton Shuttle to Norwich quay lower street Lyttleton to meet Real New Zealand Tours:
- Wear appropriate walking shoes for the farm experience and a have a jacket.
Restrictions
- You must be over 18 to taste the wine.
Options
- Try shearing your very own sheep.
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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start time | end time | |
6 hour tour. | 09:00 | 15:00 |
Later cruise ship arrivals | 10:30 | 17:30 |
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 $265.00 |
Child price (5 to 15 yrs) | NZ $125.00 |