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Only recently completed in 2020, the Lyttelton Cruise Terminal is the only purpose built cruise terminal in New Zealand's South Island, located a 20 minute drive from Christchurch. On cruise days, Lyttleton Cruise Excursions depart from the Port of Lyttelton, with trips to Christchurch, Banks Peninsula & Akaroa, as well as to Arthurs Pass in the Southern Alps.

Cruise excursions to Christchurch allow you to discover the main attractions in the "Garden City". With a range of different tour options, you can take a ride on the historic Christchurch Tram, visit Christchurch Botanical Gardens, go Punting on the Avon River with a guide classically dressed as an English punter, or take a ride up the Gondola for spectacular views of Christchurch City, the Southern Alps, and Banks Peninsula. Lyttelton Cruise Ship Excursions to Christchurch also have options to include a visit to the local Waipara Wineries, see the International Antarctic Centre, visit Willowbank Wildlife Centre, see a working Sheep Farm, or take an exhillerating ride on a Jet Boat.

Very popular with visitors on a Lyttelton Cruise Excursion is a day trip to Akaroa, on the south-eastern tip of Banks Peninsula, 75 km from Christchurch. With it's French and European heritage you will have plenty of time to browse the boutique shops, or cafes. A nature cruise on the Canterbury Cat to see the rare and endangered Hector's Dolphins, the world's smallest dolphin, New Zealand Fur Seals, and the cute little Blue Penguin. Afterwards you will stop for some tastings at Barry's Bay Cheese Factory, who have been making traditional handcrafted cheese since 1895.

Another options for a Lyttelton Cruise Excursion is a day trip through the Southern Alps via the Alpine Pass to Arthurs Park National Park, past towering mountains, raging rapids, and emerald green lakes. Not to be missed is a jet boat trip down the breathtaking gorges of the Waimakariri River. Depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure, you may be able to include the TranzAlpine Express, one of the world's most scenic rail journeys.

Arthurs Pass Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
Arthurs Pass Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$295.00
See the stunning Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island with this Arthurs Pass shore excursion from Lyttelton Harbour. We will collect you from ...
Christchurch City Highlights with Waipara Wine & Lunch Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
Christchurch City Highlights with Waipara Wine & Lunch Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$210.00
Explore Christchurch city and the Waipara wine region on this Christchurch City Highlights with Waipara Wine & Lunch Shore Excursion from Lyttelt...
Christchurch Highlights Shore Excursion With The City’s Best Attractions from Lyttelton
Christchurch Highlights Shore Excursion With The City’s Best Attractions from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$195.00
Today, you will be picked up from the Lyttleton Cruise Ship Terminal, the main port for Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island....
Christchurch Sightseeing & Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Cruise Excursion from Lyttelton
Christchurch Sightseeing & Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Cruise Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$145.00
Join us on our Christchurch Sightseeing & Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Cruise Excursion from Lyttelton in New Zealand, a half-day city tour of Chr...
Christchurch Sightseeing Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
Christchurch Sightseeing Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$90.00
Join us for a half-day city tour of Christchurch and immerse yourself in the city's grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic viewpoints; on t...
Christchurch Sightseeing with International Antarctic Center Cruise Excursion from Lyttelton
Christchurch Sightseeing with International Antarctic Center Cruise Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$170.00
Embark on a Christchurch Sightseeing with International Antarctic Center Cruise Excursion from Lyttelton, for a half-day city tour of Christchurch, t...
Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$230.00
Experience the exhilaration of a 30-minute jet boat ride, “The Braided Blast,” when you do a Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating Sh...
Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$195.00
On our Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm Shore Excursion from Lyttelton, you start with a city tour of Christchurch and immerse your...
Christchurch Twin Harbours – Lyttelton & Akaroa Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
Christchurch Twin Harbours – Lyttelton & Akaroa Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$250.00
This Christchurch Twin Harbours – Lyttelton & Akaroa Shore Excursion from Lyttelton takes you on a scenic journey through the twi...
TranzAlpine and Arthurs Pass Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
TranzAlpine and Arthurs Pass Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$400.00
Experience the breathtaking TranzAlpine and Arthurs Pass Shore Excursion from Lyttelton, near Christchurch, New Zealand. Start with a scenic drive to...
Waipara Wine Tour with Lunch Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
Waipara Wine Tour with Lunch Shore Excursion from Lyttelton
South Island
NZ$170.00
Join us on a Waipara Wine Tour with Lunch Shore Excursion from Lyttelton of North Canterbury’s boutique vineyards, featuring tastings and ...