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Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton
Next available dates
Thu
19 Dec
Fri
20 Dec
Sat
21 Dec
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Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton
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Next availability: Thu, 19 Dec
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USD 988.81
Highlights
This is a Private Tour. We can take up to 11 passengers and as locals have been proudly showing visitors Christchurch and the South Island for over 25 years (see "E S Tours" Trip Advisor Reviews). We like to think our tours are small, friendly, informative and we look for the interesting back roads to travel away from most tour destinations and itineraries.
Itinerary
Barrys Bay Cheese
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the last cheese factory on Banks Peninsula....where a variety of award-winning cheeses are produced every second day by hand. Sample some of the product and find out about the back-breaking process. The shop here has local food products such as olive oil and wine.Akaroa Lighthouse
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOne of the many historic buildings in the old French village of Akaroa. A stroll through the historic village is relaxing and delightful as is a walk on the old wharf. Option of lunch (you buy) at Bully Hayes (nice NZ blue cod) or a cafe.Akaroa Museum
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOption : This museum is free at present and includes the oldest house in Akaroa, a very French looking cottage from 1843 along with a concise look at Maori / whaling /French history in a small, well presented country museum.Little River Rail Station
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe old railway station building now repurposed as a crafts co-op.....browse in this lovely country shop.Little River Gallery
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe gallery here exhibits some excellent and tasteful art from Banks Peninsula with a shop of unique offerings by local artists and artisans. The cafe provides unfailingly high quality food for a morning tea stop. On a hot day try NZ hokey pokey icecream !Cathedral Square
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOption of a city centre walk around 2 city blocks to absorb the new post earthquake building designs as they blend with the historic buildings being restored. Tourist Shopping.The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe heritage part of Christchurch contains the largest number of neo-Gothic buildings in the Southern Hemisphere.Christchurch Botanic Gardens
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe pass Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens on our driving tour of the city centre area discussing the history, earthquakes and rebuild of Christchurch and many other things. Time permitting we could have a short walk here at the end of our day before returning to Lyttelton and your cruise ship.Cardboard Cathedral
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe drive by or stop at this interesting building designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban....look for the almost 100 costruction grade cardboard tubes that give it its name as well as the shipping containers incorporated in the design.Lyttelton
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe explore this interesting port town of artists, musicians, sailors and its history of Antarctic explorers such as Scott and Shackelton. The prison here was once the largest in Victorian New Zealand and it was these men who built the many rock walls in this, the oldest part of Christchurch City.
What's included
INCLUDED
Air-conditioned vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
Coffee, tea etc.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
5807 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Barrys Bay, Akaroa, New Zealand 7582
Provider
E S Tours