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Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour

5 Reviews 4.40 out of 5 stars Based on 5 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Hindi, Korean
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Overview

This will be Private tour just for you and your group.
There will be no disturb, no noise.
You can enjoy the tour with your group.

You can see the best highlights of Christchurch in one day with great, exciting stories.
We will take you to the “MUST SEE” attractions, landscapes, beautiful gardens, sights of Christchurch, and great stories.
We will take you to places you won’t find in the guidebooks!

What's Included

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Lunch
  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Entrance fee $34.50(Senior $28)
  • Tip
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Meeting and Pickup

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Cashel Street
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Cashmere Hill Lookout

Cashmere is a suburb which rises above the southern end of the city of Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island. You can see the city of Christchurch at a glance with a panoramic view. You can also see the Southern Alps on clear day
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)

Sumner Beach is a popular seaside spot. Cave Rock (Tuawera): A prominent volcanic rock formation on the beach where you can walk through a natural cave at low tide or climb up for coastal views.Surfing & Water Sports: Well-known for its gentle waves, making it an ideal location for beginner surfers and paddleboarders.Promenade & Village: Features a scenic beachfront path leading toward Scarborough Beach, lined with local cafes, bars, and fish-and-chip shops.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cardboard Cathedral

The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The Cardboard Cathedral was designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and opened in August 2013. It is located on the site of the former St John the Baptist Church on the corner of Hereford and Madras Streets in Latimer Square, several blocks from the permanent location of ChristChurch Cathedral.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Christchurch, coined the Garden City, is an Anglophile settlement of well-tended gardens and tree-lined streets. Its crowning jewel is the 52-acre (21-hectare) Christchurch Botanic Gardens, attractively set within Hagley Park alongside the winding Avon River, The gardens are planted with thousands of exotic and indigenous plants and trees including seasonal blooms such as magnolias, azaleas, and 250 varieties of roses.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New Regent Street

New Regent Street is a pedestrianized historic precinct in central Christchurch, widely celebrated as New Zealand’s only complete heritage streetscape.Spanish Mission Architecture: Opened in 1932, the street features a uniform row of charming, two-story pastel buildings designed in the Spanish Mission style, complete with symmetrical arches, wrought-iron balconies, and prominent parapets.Heritage Status: It is protected as a Category 1 Historic Area. Despite sustaining damage during the 2011 earthquakes, the entire streetscape was meticulously restored and strengthened.Dining and Culture: Today, the pedestrian mall is a vibrant hub lined with outdoor dining spots, cafes, bars, boutique shops, and restaurants.Historic Tramway: The Christchurch heritage tram line runs right down the middle of the paved street, adding to its distinctive old-world atmosphere.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Knowledgeable tour guide who will tell you hidden story of Christchurch
  • Guide/Driver
  • Lunch
  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Entrance fee $34.50(Senior $28)
  • Tip

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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