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Programme Overview

Duration: half day

Experience punting on the beautiful Avon River, an iconic Christchurch attraction not to be missed

Highlights: International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch City, Avon River, Port Hills

DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
You will meet your guide on the pier and travel by luxury coach into the centre of Christchurch to begin your panoramic tour.  Highlights will include a scenic drive past Cathedral Square, Christ College, the Arts Centre and the Botanical Gardens.

During your tour you will have the opportunity to visit the fascinating International Antarctic Centre that focuses on the great southern continent with a breathtaking audio-visual presentation.

Following this visit you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy some time punting on the meandering Avon River before ending your tour with a drive to the Port Hills, which will ensure a wonderful vista of Christchurch, including quaint Lyttelton Harbour. From here you will return back to the ship by coach.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Christchurch, passing highlights such as the Cathedral Square, Christ College, the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens. Visit the fascinating International Antarctic Centre that focuses on the great southern continent with a breathtaking audio-visual presentation. Relax and enjoy some time punting on the meandering Avon River before ending your tour with a drive to the Port Hills, for splendid views over Christchurch. Return back to the ship by coach.

TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 Pick up from Cruise Ship
01:00 Arrive International Antarctic Centre
02:30 Arrive Christchurch for Punting on the Avon River
04:00 Return to Cruise Ship

Approximate Duration: 4 Hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
-    Tour includes coach transfers, driver and guide, visit to International Antarctic Centre, punting on the Avon River
-    Activity level – Moderate.  There is minimal walking involved on this tour.  The punting on the river lasts for 30 minutes and is optional

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