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Will I get back to the ship on time?


In Christchurch Shore Excursions

Yes, absolutely. All our shore excursions from Lyttelton are timed specifically for cruise ship passengers and include a guaranteed return to the port before your ship’s departure.

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Climber preparing to abseil with rope over Lyttelton Harbour and rugged Banks Peninsula
Rock Climbing in Christchurch
South Island
Adventure Tours Half-Day Tours Family-friendly Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Tours
Spend half a day rock climbing in Christchurch’s Port Hills with stunning views over the city and ocean. With over ...
Calendar icon Duration: 3.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 329
Couple standing by tandem kayak on Quail Island beach with turquoise water behind
Private Lyttelton Harbour & Quail Island Sea Kayak Tour
South Island
Shore Excursions Kayak & Canoe Tours Private Tours Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
Paddle calm waters, discover sea caves, and uncover history on this private kayaking adventure across Lyttelton Har...
Calendar icon Duration: 7.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 1,599
Hikers enjoying panoramic views of Lyttelton Harbour from Port Hills
Private Half Day Christchurch Scenic Highlights
South Island
Private Tours Family-friendly Tours Day Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Tours
Scenic viewpoints, local stories, and a beachside finale create the ideal half-day escape just a short drive from C...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 849
View of Akaroa Lighthouse overlooking the harbour and boats, Canterbury
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic Tour
South Island
Day Tours Hiking & Walking Small Group Tours Shore Excursions
Journey across the Banks Peninsula to Akaroa, a French-inspired harbour town surrounded by stunning coastal scenery...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 579
Bright blue water and rocky coastline seen from the Godley Head coastal trail near Taylors Mistake
Half Day Godley Head Walking Tour
South Island
Small Group Tours Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Coastal cliffs, historic sites, and stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour make this guided half or full-day walk a mi...
Calendar icon Duration: 3.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 429
Woman and child walking beneath towering limestone boulders at Castle Hill on a clear day
Private Castle Hill Day Tour Shore Excursion
South Island
Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours Private Tours Small Group Tours
Travel from Lyttelton across the Canterbury Plains to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti on this guided shore excursion. Enjo...
Calendar icon Duration: 7.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 1,699
Group of people walking through flowing water in a narrow limestone cave in Canterbury
Private Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour
South Island
Caving & Underground Adventures Family-friendly Tours Adventure Tours Shore Excursions Private Tours Small Group Tours
This private tour combines a guided caving adventure at Cave Stream with time to wander among the giant limestone b...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 1,699
Aerial view of Akaroa Harbour and Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand
Private Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Tour
South Island
Shore Excursions Private Tours Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
This private tour takes you from Christchurch to Akaroa via the Banks Peninsula, with coastal scenery, local histor...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 1,699
Scenic view of Lyttelton Harbour from the Port Hills with clear skies and rolling hills
Christchurch Scenic Highlights Half-Day Small Group Tour
South Island
Half-Day Tours Family-friendly Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Tours
Take in hilltop views, harbour scenery, and a relaxed beach stop on this half-day small group tour that showcases C...
Calendar icon Duration: 3.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 329
Panoramic view of the Waimakariri Valley with braided rivers and snow-capped peaks
Private Arthur’s Pass Tour via Castle Hill
South Island
Private Tours Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
Explore Arthur’s Pass in comfort on a private tour via Castle Hill. Journey from Christchurch through alpine scener...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 1,200
Three hikers standing on a narrow trail cut into the steep green cliffs above the sea on Banks Peninsula
Lyttelton Cruise Shore Excursion: Crater Rim Walk & Picnic
South Island
Hiking & Walking Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours Small Group Tours
Join the Crater Rim Walk & Picnic Shore Excursion from Lyttelton for an unforgettable short hike near Christchurch....
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 320
People enjoying outdoor dining on New Regent Street as a Christchurch heritage tram passes by.
Christchurch’s Best Attractions Shore Excursion from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours
Experience Christchurch’s best attractions on this unforgettable shore excursion. From tranquil gardens and river p...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 235
Native kea parrot perched on a rock with snowy mountains in the distance
Arthur’s Pass Alpine & Farm Experience Shore Excursion
South Island
Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
Journey from Lyttelton to the Southern Alps on the Arthur’s Pass Alpine & Farm Experience Shore Excursion. Enjoy mo...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 335
Nocturnal kiwi bird walking through ferns at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch
Christchurch & Willowbank Shore Excursion from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Nature & Wildlife Family-friendly Tours
Experience Christchurch’s charm and New Zealand’s wildlife on a full-day Willowbank Shore Excursion. From scenic co...
Calendar icon Duration: 7.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 170
Cruise boat with passengers watching two Hector’s dolphins leaping in front of scenic cliffs in Akaroa
Akaroa Shore Excursion & Nature Cruise from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Cruises Nature & Wildlife Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
Experience the beauty of Akaroa on a guided shore excursion from Lyttelton. Cruise the harbour to see Hector’s dolp...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 290
Jet boat performing a high-speed power slide on the Waimakariri River with water spray
Christchurch & Jet Boat Shore Excursion from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Jet Boat Tours Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
Experience the best of Christchurch with a scenic drive from Lyttelton, photo stops, and a peaceful garden stroll b...
Calendar icon Duration: 6.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 245
Curious lamb looking into the camera on a sheep farm in New Zealand
Christchurch & Sheep Farm Shore Excursion from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours
Experience the charm of Christchurch and the countryside on this full-day shore excursion from Lyttelton. Take in s...
Calendar icon Duration: 7.5 Hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 199
Kororā (Little blue penguin) standing outside its burrow in the rocky habitat at the Antarctic Centre
Christchurch & Antarctic Centre Shore Excursion from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours
Explore Christchurch on this unforgettable shore excursion from Lyttelton. Discover city highlights, visit the Anta...
Calendar icon Duration: 7.5 Hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 195
Panoramic view from Sumner Beach over Christchurch city with the Southern Alps in the background.
Christchurch Highlights Shore Excursion from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Explore Christchurch’s highlights on a relaxed half-day shore excursion from Lyttelton. Take in stunning harbour vi...
Calendar icon Duration: 3.5 Hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 112
Close-up of Pinot Noir grape clusters ready for harvest in Waipara Valley.
Christchurch & Waipara Wine Shore Excursion from Lyttelton Port
South Island
Shore Excursions Food, Wine and Beer Tours Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
Experience the perfect blend of city sights and vineyard delights on a Christchurch & Waipara Wine Shore Excursion....
Calendar icon Duration: 7.5 Hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 235
Castle Hill rock formations reflected in a shallow pool under a moody sky
Castle Hill Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
Day Tours Small Group Tours Shore Excursions
Explore Castle Hill/Kura Tāwhiti on a small-group shore excursion from Lyttelton. Journey along the Great Alpine Hi...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 529
Female hiker standing near Packhorse Hut in Canterbury’s tussock-covered hills
Packhorse Hut Guided Walk from Christchurch
South Island
Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Day Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Tours
Enjoy a full-day guided hike to Packhorse Hut from Christchurch. Walk through pine forest, explore volcanic landsca...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 429
Kayaker paddling past waterfront baches near Diamond Harbour
Sea Kayaking Lyttleton Harbour & Quail Island
South Island
Kayak & Canoe Tours Day Tours Shore Excursions Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours
Enjoy a sea kayaking tour from Christchurch to Quail Island. Paddle sheltered waters, spot wildlife, and explore is...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 479
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