Christchurch Antarctic Center and City Tour
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Overview
Exclusively for cruise ship passengers, this half-day coach tour of Christchurch is a jam-packed experience that most tourists can't squeeze into a weekend. It's a mix of a visit to the famous International Antarctic Centre and a narrated, comfy air-conditioned trip around some of the most historic and scenic spots in the Garden City. Plus, you'll hear about the heartbreaking 2010 and 2011 earthquakes as you go.
Your tour begins and wraps up near your cruise ship.
Sign of the Takahe
The perfect place to take in breathtaking views of the City, Canterbury Plains, and Southern Alps.
Mona Vale
Spend some time wandering around Mona Vale Gardens, with its scenic Gardens, Ponds & river.
Cathedral Square
Take some time to explore Cathedral Square on foot
Riverside Market Lunch break
International Antarctic Centre
Get a kick out of the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter, and a thrilling ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.
Additional InfoCancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the tour for a full refund.
Exclusively for cruise ship passengers, this half-day coach tour of Christchurch is a jam-packed experience that most tourists can't squeeze into a weekend. It's a mix of a visit to the famous International Antarctic Centre and a narrated, comfy air-conditioned trip around some of the most historic and scenic spots in the Garden City. Plus, you'll hear about the heartbreaking 2010 and 2011 earthquakes as you go.
- Witness the damage done to Christchurch and see the ongoing reconstruction
- Stroll around the beautiful Botanical Gardens and check out the coastal suburb of Sumner
- Meet the adorable little blue penguins that the Antarctic Centre has saved and given a new home
- Experience a simulated Antarctic blizzard and hop on a ride in a Hagglund ice-vehicle
Your tour begins and wraps up near your cruise ship.
Sign of the Takahe
The perfect place to take in breathtaking views of the City, Canterbury Plains, and Southern Alps.
Mona Vale
Spend some time wandering around Mona Vale Gardens, with its scenic Gardens, Ponds & river.
Cathedral Square
Take some time to explore Cathedral Square on foot
Riverside Market Lunch break
International Antarctic Centre
Get a kick out of the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter, and a thrilling ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.
Additional InfoCancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the tour for a full refund.
