11. Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
5.0· 32 reviews· 12 hoursTravel from Christchurch to Franz Josef on one of New Zealand’s most iconic journeys, combining the legendary TranzAlpine train with a fully guided West Coast road trip. Glide through the Southern Alps by rail before meeting your Cheeky Kiwi guide and heading deep into glacier country. From turquoise gorges and wild black-sand beaches to rainforest-fringed lakes, this day is packed with bucket-list scenery. Small groups, passionate guides, and unforgettable landscapes, this is the West Coast done right.
22. Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.
5.0· 63 reviews· 7 hoursStep behind the scenes of real New Zealand farming on a 6-hour guided tour from Christchurch to spectacular Glenafric, a genuine working sheep farm supporting three generations of the Hoban family, overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. With exclusive access, you’ll hand-feed sheep, watch farmer James in action as he shears their sheep, see skilled sheepdogs at work, and explore the woolshed and vintage tractor museum, followed by a tour of the farm via a unique tractor and trailer ride! Then, unwind with a gourmet picnic lunch featuring local produce at Louises' lookout, followed by a Waipara Valley wine tasting and a touch of city sightseeing before returning to your Christchurch accommodation. Ideal for Lyttelton/Christchurch cruise passengers. Our “Peace of Mind” guarantee: All trips are designed to meet Cruise ship's port arrival and departure times. Any reason you are not returned to your ship prior to it departing - we GUARANTEE to get you to the ship's next port of call.
33. Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
4.8· 372 reviews· 13 hoursTravel in a group tour from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo and admire stunning alpine views from turquoise colored Lake Pukaki. Savor a scrumptious lunch at the Hermitage Hotel (POA) located in Mt. Cook National Park and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier. Visit the turquoise coloured lakes of glacial melt and snow capped mountains.
44. TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
4.8· 473 reviews· 10 hoursExperience the South Island's remarkable natural landscapes by taking a journey on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, which is considered one of the world's greatest train journeys for the scenery through which it passes. Enjoy breathtaking views of Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, ice-fed Waimakariri River, lush beech forests and stunning landscapes. Explore walking tracks in Arthur's Pass National Park with spectacular mountain views & pristine waterfalls. Capture mirror images at Lake Pearson & wander through the majestic limestone boulders at Castle Hill. A perfect day trip for nature lovers, hikers & adventure seekers.
55. Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)
4.8· 212 reviews· 13 hoursMt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier as key highlights. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. Highlights: Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepard Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
66. Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
4.8· 376 reviews· 9 hoursImmerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (Mount Sunday) from Christchurch. Explore with your guide and soak up breathtaking views from the peak of Edoras. Look over exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs of Edoras under construction. Pose for photographs with movie replicas such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with a glass of New Zealand sparkling wine. See for yourself how this tranquil mountainside was transformed into mysterious Edoras — the capital city of the Rohan people.
77. Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating
4.7· 38 reviews· 6.5 hoursEnjoy a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild currently taking place but also the remaining historic landmarks and the existing beauty of this picturesque city. Then enjoy A rare opportunity to Jet Boat on the Waimakariri River, a fast flowing shallow braided river where you will experience jet boating at its very best.
88. Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
4.7· 94 reviews· 14 hoursThis small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown and includes a picnic lunch. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. Highlights: Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepard Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki Lindis Pass, Kawarau Gorge While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
99. Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)
4.7· 67 reviews· 13 hoursEscaping the hustle and bustle of Ōtautahi Christchurch, this 1 way trip adventures via the Canterbury plains, State Highway 79, the world famous Fairlie Bakehouse, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Aoraki Mt Cook Village,and the Lindis, before arriving in Tāhuna Queenstown. As this tour showcases some of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations, it is one of our most popular full day experiences. You will be driven in comfort by our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter (or similar) packed with the extras to make the trip that bit easier. Led by our fun, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guides, this journey is one you will never forget! *Please note that all CHRISTCHURCH TO QUEENSTOWN bookings from the 1st of November onwards no longer guarantee a stop at High Country Salmon. The Jacksons Orchard stop is also omitted, and will instead be replaced by brief stops at Wānaka and Cardrona.
1010. Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center
4.6· 217 reviews· 6.5 hoursCombine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a purpose made course, together with a half day city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild currently taking place but also the remaining historic landmarks and the existing beauty of this picturesque city.
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