Christchurch City & Surrounds Day Tour (Small Group & Carbon Neutral)

Christchurch, where urban innovation collides with heritage and culture, a revitalized city in the heart of the South Island. Christchurch is one of the world’s most agreeably unique destinations filled with exploration, art and urban innovations. Witness these all come together and experience all this city has to offer on a wonderful Christchurch day out.

With this interactive and Informative Christchurch City tour you will be able to enjoy all the fun and history this city has to offer through our knowledgeable, friendly, and local guides. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and home to world-class attractions, excellent cafes, bars and restaurants. Come on a journey and watch this city come alive with atmosphere and color as you discover the city’s fascinating changes throughout its pioneering days to modern times. We will make our way to the iconic Pier in New Brighton, the stunning coastal seaside and unusual volcanic rock formation in Sumner, Godley Heads for panoramic views overlooking the port, Christchurch city, canterbury plains and the Southern Alps before heading back to the Garden City.   

You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or Similar vehicle packed with extras, just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun and knowledgeable and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you.

Memories made, hearts happy and photos a plenty in this tour!

Highlights

• Christchurch City (Botanical gardens, City Centre )
• Port Hill views of Christchurch and Pegasus Bay
• Godley Head
• Sumner Beach
• New Brighton Pier

Itinerary

Christchurch– You will be picked up at your accommodation by our lovely Guide who will be ready to share this amazing day with you. As we drive through Christchurch you will be greeted with the beautiful greenery and blooming flowers of this Garden City.

New Brighton Pier – Look beyond the Pacific from the iconic Pier. This little piece of paradise is a tourist attraction found in New Brighton – the town offers a surf lifesaving club, a seaside shopping mall, and New Brighton’s newest hot pools. Saturday markets, a range of bars, cafes and accommodation all make up New Brighton. Fishing of the pier is also very popular which undoubtedly you will come across when visiting. You will have time to dip your toes in the sand as you are surrounded by mountains on your left and hills on your right.

Sumner Beach – We leave the seaside village of New Brighton and head over towards another coastal paradise, Sumner Beach. Sumner is one of the oldest European settlements in the Christchurch area, You will enjoy the view as we make our way along the beach, coffee shops and local stores. Sumner beach is a popular spot for locals to relax and to enjoy the seaside architecture. Our guide will point out some key facts along the way towards our next stop.

Godley Head –Heading to Godley Head we check out the old WW2 cost defence positions and the never-ending view of the mighty Pacific Ocean – get those phones/cameras ready for the all-important photos and videos, the views are amazing! From this amazing lookout you will overlook towards Taylors mistake, which has a funny back story to it!

Lyttleton Harbour – For a picturesque small town situated in the port of Christchurch we enter, Lyttleton Harbour, this is sited on the steep sides of an extinct volcano. With bohemian cafes, restaurants, craft centres and great history, this town is accessed through an impressive road tunnel.  Our guide will drive you through to enjoy all it has to offer before heading to lunch! 

Christchurch– Slowly making our way back to the city centre, we pass through now familiar sights, and you can reminisce on all you have learned and hopefully with all your burning questions answered. Once back in the city, here you will have the opportunity to walk amongst some top attractions such as the Botanical Gardens, Bridge of Remembrance, art galleries and so much more! Christchurch is home to local New Zealand food, unique boutique shopping and is a great place to learn about the eventful history this place has to offer. Our driver will then collect and drop you back at your accommodation. With hearts filled and memories made!

Inclusions:

• Small Group
• Carbon Neutral
• Lunch
• Bottled Water
• Kiwi snacks
• Wi-Fi
• USB charging
• Commentary
• 100% Kiwi as experience

 We at Cheeky Kea Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and all those little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other fun surprises will ensure our tours are an experience to remember. 

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