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Start: Lyttelton
Locations: Christchurch, Lyttelton
Duration: 7.5 Hours

Details

Exploring the Garden City’s Scenic Highlights

Your day begins with a scenic drive from Lyttelton Harbour through Governors Bay, offering sweeping coastal views before reaching the Sign of the Kiwi lookout. The city’s blend of heritage and innovation shines through as you explore Christchurch’s vibrant central area. A guided tour reveals the city’s inspiring journey of renewal following the 2011 earthquakes, creating a moving and memorable start to your adventure.

Next, unwind with a peaceful stroll through Mona Vale Gardens, where manicured lawns and colourful blooms reflect Christchurch’s English heritage. This tranquil setting provides the perfect opportunity to relax before continuing your exploration. As you wander, you’ll see why Christchurch is fondly known as the Garden City, a place where natural beauty and creativity flourish side by side.

Wine Tasting Adventures in Waipara’s Rolling Hills

Heading north to the Waipara Valley, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rolling hills and rows of grapevines that thrive in the cool climate. This boutique wine region is renowned for its aromatic varietals, offering a true taste of New Zealand’s winemaking excellence. Your visit to Waipara Springs includes a delicious platter lunch paired with local wines, perfectly balancing flavour and freshness.

The afternoon continues with tastings at two or three carefully selected wineries, each offering unique styles and stories. With up to 22 wines available to sample, every sip reveals the passion behind the craft. Between tastings, take time to enjoy the vineyard views and soak up the relaxed atmosphere that makes Waipara one of Canterbury’s most delightful destinations.

Inclusions

  • Modern coaches and shuttle back to your cruise ship.
  • Expert driver/guide with commentary
  • Entry to all attractions
  • Delectable platter lunch at Waipara Springs Winery & Restaurant
  • Hosted tastings at multiple wineries, sampling a wide variety of wines
  • Group size 20 people

This tour is only available to cruise passengers. 

Worry-Free Guarantee: Ensuring timely return to your cruise ship or transfer to the next port of call if needed.

Minimum numbers are required for this tour to proceed.

Age Information

  • Adult: 16 years +
  • Children: 3-15 years
  • Infants: 2 years and under, free if not occupying a seat

Cancellations & Refunds

  • 8 days or more before departure: Full refund**
  • Between 7 days and 24 hours: 50% refund**
  • Within 24 hours: No refund
  • Should the cruise ship not berth for any reason, other than rescheduling within 7 days, no cancellation fees applies**.

Note: **Refund excludes any payment or credit card fees, if applicable, that are non-refundable.

*Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Tour code: LT75WCS

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