Begin your day with a pickup from Lyttelton Port, once Cruise Ship arrived. Choose from a range of 3 different Day Tours options to suit your interests, from city tours to nature adventures.

Option 1: Half Day Christchurch City Tour & Half Day Akaroa Explorer
Enjoy a scenic drive to Sumner Village and Beach, followed by a guided tour of Christchurch’s highlights, including the Botanic Gardens. Option for a visit to the Christchurch Gondola Skyline (additional cost). Stop at Little River and Hilltop Lookout for panoramic views. Explore Akaroa, New Zealand’s only French colonial town, with boutique shops, galleries, and waterfront cafés. Visit Shamarra Alpaca Farm to meet and feed over 160 alpacas with breathtaking harbour views.

Option 2: Arthur’s Pass with Castle Hill Return Day Tour
Drive through the scenic Canterbury high country, visiting Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill, famous for its unique limestone formations. Stop at Otara Viaduct Lookout for panoramic views of the Southern Alps. Discover Arthur’s Pass National Park and hike to the spectacular Devils Punchbowl Waterfall. Explore the fascinating Cave Stream Scenic Reserve.

Option 3: Kaikoura Whale Watching Return Day Tour
Take a scenic coastal drive with stops, including the town of Cheviot. Visit Ōhau Point Seal Colony and enjoy a short coastal walk. Choose from a whale watching cruise or a helicopter tour (additional cost) to see whales, dolphins, and seals in their natural environment.