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1-Day Christchurch Tour with Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum

1 Day Round trip from Christchurch Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive across the scenic extinct volcanic rims of Banks Peninsula
02 Take in views of the Southern Alps from the Port Hills above the Canterbury Plains
03 Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city
04 Visit Canterbury Museum and learn about the earthquakes that reshaped Christchurch
05 Stop at Barry's Bay Cheese Factory for sampling

Explore Christchurch's marvellous Gothic architecture and English heritage on New Zealand's South Island. This full-day tour takes you across the scenic extinct volcanic rims of Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills for sweeping views over the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. In the city centre, discover the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum while learning about the earthquakes that destroyed many of the historic stone-built buildings. You will also have time to visit Barry's Bay Cheese Factory for sampling and check out the shopping precinct.

From the height of the Port Hills, watch the Southern Alps, 50 miles away across the Canterbury Plains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Banks Peninsula, Port Hills and Christchurch Highlights

Drive through Banks Peninsula over some scenic extinct volcanic rims to Christchurch.
From the height of the Port Hills, watch the Southern Alps, 50 miles away across the Canterbury Plains. Find out about Maoris, the people and animals of New Zealand. Click some pictures and visit Barry's Bay Cheese Factory for sampling.
Go to the city centre and explore the Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum, and learn about the earthquakes that destroyed many of the historic centre's stone-built buildings.
Check out the shopping precinct.
Return to the city.