Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)
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Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)
Duration
7 h
Language
anglais
Guidance
Guide
Group
Up to 8 pers.
Booking
Fast confirmation (within 1 day)
Lead time
Book up to 1 day before departure
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tickets
One per booking
Cancellation
Free cancellation available
Overview
This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing boulder fields at Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti—a day trip from Christchurch City into the mountains and back again. Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance and has been granted Tōpuni status, “a symbolic cloak of protection.” Your guide will show you around. If you like, you can try bouldering and test your climbing skills or use your time to explore the endless maze of boulders.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Coffee and/or Tea
Available options
Choose your option when you book.
Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti- Guided tour from Christchurch
from 529 $NZItinerary
ダーフィールド
Visit the small farming town of Darfield. and get an inside to rural life in New Zealand.
· 15 minスプリングフィールド
Stop for morning Tea in the quant township of Springfield. Famous for its oversized Donut sculpture that was donated to the town as a publicity stunt for the release of the cartoon movie 'The Simpsons Movie'.
· 30 minCastle Hill Rocks
Explore the natural beauty of Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti Senic reserve. Your guide will show you around the maze of massive limestone boulders. We will have a picnic lunch here inamounst the rocks.
· 2 h· Admission includedChristchurch
Drive through the city centre and see Christchurch City on your way through town.
· Non-stop passageState Highway 73
Drive from Port to Mountains following "The Great Alpine Highway" also known as State Highway 73. Along the way you will pass through Christchurch, small farming towns and over an alpine pass before reaching Castle Hill, Kura Tawhiti.
· 4 minLake Lyndon
Photograph opportunity.
· 15 min
How to use your ticket
Meeting point
The cruise ship shuttle will stop in Lyttelton at the Norwich Quay bus stop (opposite Independent Provedoring Co, no 20 Norwich Quay) before heading into Christchurch. A white branded car or minivan will collect you at Norwich Quay bus stop, and your guide will be wearing a branded uniform.
The return is at the same place.
What to know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included in the tour duration.
Travelers
1 traveler(s) minimum · 8 maximum per booking.
At least one adult required per booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- From 1 days before : 100% refunded
- From 0 days before : 0% refunded
This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.
Reviews
Product code: 210847P18
Activity offered by Adventure by Nature via Viator.