New Zealand

Christchurch - Day Tours

• Christchurch Snow and Kiwi Tour, 5.5 hours (from Viator)
  Sightseeing : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Penguins and kiwis - see them both as you visit two of Christchurch's leading attractions. Experience the atmosphere of Antarctica with a visit to the International Antarctic Centre - you even get to ride a Hagglund all-terrain snow mobile! Then its off to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve for dinner, where you can view New Zealand's kiwi bird, as well as other native and introduce animals. Definitely two of Christchurch's highlights more info and booking details from Viator...

• Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras from Christchurch, 9 hours (from Viator)
  Day Tour : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Quite simply, New Zealand's South Island is beautiful. It was the location for many scenes from Lord of the Rings trilogy. In a comfortable 4WD, journey to the remote Mount Potts High Country Station, home of Mount Sunday and Edoras (Lord of the Rings). Drive onto Mount Sunday itself. Nibble on a delicious champagne picnic lunch. Listen to the informative commentary from your local kiwi tour guide. more info and booking details from Viator...

• Albatross Encounter in Kaikoura Tour from Christchurch, 11 hours (from Viator)
  Wildlife : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Experience the sensation of getting close to the mighty Albatross, one of the world's largest birds. The skippers have an in-depth knowledge of the seabirds you are likely to encounter while out at sea. Within close proximity of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, range a considerable array of including Albatross, Petrels, Shearwaters, Terns, Shags and Gulls. The photo opportunities are endless - don't forget your camera! more info and booking details from Viator...

• Christchurch Horse Trekking, 6 hours (from Viator)
  Activity Tour : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Enjoy a horse trek on the scenic Banks Peninsula with magnificent and breathtaking views of the Southern Alps. Ride a variety of terrain, including open flat paddocks, easy rolling hills and steeper, challenging hillsides clad with bush. Suitable for the novice to the experienced rider. You can also choose to combine the horse trek with a jet boat tour on the Waimakariri River or a visit to a working sheep farm. more info and booking details from Viator...

• The Big Five Christchurch, 7 hours (from Viator)
  Day Tour : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Discover Christchurch with The Big Five: a visit to The Antarctic Center; a ride aboard the Christchurch Gondola; Willowbank Wildlife Reserve visit; a two hour cruise with Christchurch Wildlife Cruises and board the Christchurch Tram for a 25 minute ride. BOOK NOW and experience four of Christchurch's top five main attractions! more info and booking details from Viator...

• Akaroa Harbour and Banks Peninsula Eco Marine Harbour Cruise Small Group Tour, 9 hours (from Viator)
  Day Tour : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  This is a luxury small group tour including an Eco-marine nature and harbor cruise, or on an Eco-adventure and swim with Hector's Dolphins. Visit Barry's Bay Cheese Factory to taste local cheese before you travel to Akaroa where the charm of this old French town has assured it's popularity as a unique destination. more info and booking details from Viator...

• Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch, 12.5 hours (from Viator)
  Day Tour : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Experience New Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook, on this day trip from Christchurch. Travel over the rural farmland of the Canterbury Plains before encountering the majesty of the mighty Southern Alps. Pass glacial-fed lakes before arriving at the Mount Cook National Park, where you can take an optional scenic flight, landing on the snow of Tasman Glacier. This is an amazing alpine day out. more info and booking details from Viator...

• Full Day Fishing Tour from Christchurch, 9 hours (from Viator)
  Fishing : Commences at Christchurch, New Zealand
  Come and hook the one that didn't get away! Enjoy a full days fishing with an expert guide on either the Waimakariri or Rakaia Rivers in Canterbury. Known for their brown trout and salmon, you travel from one fishing spot to another on the river by jet boat. All fishing equipment and license is supplied, all you need to do is catch the fish! more info and booking details from Viator...

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