Christchurch, the most English of New Zealand cities, known as the Garden City, is also the largest in the South Island.  The ships berth at Lyttelton Harbour, a short drive through the Port Hills Tunnel to the main city. Popular tours are to the French style town of Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, farm and wine tours to the Canterbury plains, or the famous Trans Alpine scenic train journey over the Alps. There's also the new Antarctic Centre out by the airport as well as the Maori Village at the Ferrymead Historic Park. Check out the standard small group tours below or if you want a Private tour see the Signature Class range of options.

Christchurch Tours are operated for Mount Classics by our associate local companies.

Signature Class Personal Tours

Let us create a tour itinerary to suit your interests, we have a range of vehicles suitable for groups from 2 to 50 persons, from luxury limousines, modern sedans, minibuses and coaches. Any destination or activity can be incorporated into your plan, your own personal guide/driver will take you to the best destinations and will run the tour at a pace to suit you.  Decide how long you want the tour to last [minimum of 4 hours] and where to go, no compromises needed. Plenty of options for lunch, from picnics, local cafes or 5 star lodges.
 

Tour CHC-1

$99.00pp

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Hanmer Springs Day Tour
Leaving the port of Lyttelton we travel first through the garden city of Christchurch, then head north along the coast to Hanmer Springs. Situated in the foothills of the mighty snow capped Southern Alps, Hanmer Springs is an attractive year-round destination for adventure, relaxation and indulgence. Famous for its naturally heated hot thermal springs & spas, this picturesque and tranquil Alpine resort of Hanmer Springs also embraces various adventure activities including famous Jet-boating, Bungy jumping, Mountain biking, many forest walks and lots more. Finally we visit a winery before returning to the ship.

Half Day Garden Tour
Spend some time discovering why Christchurch is known as New Zealand's garden city. This half day tour is ideal for people with green fingers, providing you with the back stage pass to some of Christchurch's most esteemed public and private gardens.



 

Antarctica Centre & Christchurch City HIghlights
This tour combines the beautiful city of Christchurch, with its trams, and gorgeous architecture and gardens with the incredible discovery centre of Antarctica. The centre provides visitors with an interactive, fun, and exciting experience of the 'Great White South'.  Take a walk through the Four Seasons, have fun in the snow & ice in the polar room, experience the chill of the Antarctic Storm, and see the little blue penguins.

Half Day Sheep Farm Visit with Jetboat Ride
This is your opportunity to visit a working sheep farm, have a go at shearing a sheep, observe the sheep dogs in their element, and top off this entertaining day with a thrilling jetboat ride on the stunning Waimakariri River.
 

Tour CHC-7

The Four Must See Destination of Christchurch
This 7 hour tour visits the four of the best attractions of Christchurch. You will travel your experienced guide through the city as you visit the Air Force Museum at Wigram, the award winning International Antarctic Centre, followed by a visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve with the chance to see the native New Zealand  kiwi bird, then finally we head into the heart of Christchurch for a relaxing colonial tram ride before returning to your ship.