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See first hand why Christchurch is known as the 'Garden City' and discover its rich history on this 3-hour morning tour. Discover Central Christchurch's Anglican Cathedral, Victoria Square, Law Courts, Provincial Chambers, Bridge of Remembrance, and Arts Centre, before taking a bus to the historic gardens of Mona Vale.
Travel via the seaside suburb of Sumner where you will see the local landmark Cave Rock, before you journey Evans Pass for panoramic views over the city and Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps on your way to Lyttelton Township. On your return to Christchurch enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and the chance to explore the Canterbury Museum.
Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and one of the most beautiful in New Zealand with its large public gardens, parks, river and majestic backdrop of the Port Hills. It is often described as the most English of the New Zealand cities, with many English influences clearly visible. This 3-hour morning tour takes you around the city's highlights and historic sites including the Christchurch Arts Center, Botanic Gardens, and the Port Hills.
Tour Highlights include:
- Botanic Gardens - a fine collection of exotic and indigenous plants
- Port Hills - offering superb views of Christchurch and Lyttelton
- Mona Vale - a homestead surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens owned by the people of Christchurch
- Sumner - absorb the beach views in the boutique seaside village of Sumner situated in one of New Zealand's leading lifestyle cities
- Lyttelton - visit the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand and a world class supplier of port services
- Christchurch Arts Center - a vibrant and exciting venue for a huge range of New Zealand made art, crafts, shopping, education and entertainment
- Canterbury Museum - explore New Zealand's rich culture and natural history and enjoy a complimentary tea of coffee
| DEPARTS: | 9.00am, Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch |
| RETURNS: | 12.00 noon, Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch |
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Great Sights is a division of the InterCity Group (NZ) Ltd. For information on InterCity Buses visit bus.nz.com.
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