Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton

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Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton

2 Adults x $950.00

$1,900.00

Approx Total

$1,900.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee, tea etc.

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Barrys Bay Cheese
5807 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Barrys Bay, Akaroa, New Zealand, NZ, 7582

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Barrys Bay Cheese

Visit 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.

30 minutes
Akaroa Lighthouse

One 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.

1 hour
Akaroa Museum

Option : 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.

30 minutes
Little River Rail Station

The old railway station building now repurposed as a crafts co-op.....browse in this lovely country shop.

15 minutes
Little River Gallery

The 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 !

30 minutes
Cathedral Square

Option 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.

1 hour
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

The heritage part of Christchurch contains the largest number of neo-Gothic buildings in the Southern Hemisphere.

15 minutes
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

We 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.

30 minutes
Cardboard Cathedral

We 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.

15 minutes
Lyttelton

We 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.

30 minutes

Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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