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The Avon River (Otakaro) flows from its source in the western suburbs of Christchurch and through the central city, making it a focal point for recreation. Leaving the central city, the Avon flows west and out to the Avon Heathcote Estuary. A popular destination with locals and tourists alike, you can walk along the Avon’s banks, relax in Hagley Park or the Botanic Gardens with a view of the river, or go on an English-style punt boat.
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Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram
Travel the full circuit aboard the Christchurch Tramway, which departs regularly. Use your ticket to hop on and hop off at 17 stops and create your own sightseeing itinerary. Drivers provide live commentary on the landmarks of this South Island city. Bonus: children up to age 15 travel free.
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US$23,29
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US$23,29

Discover Christchurch Sightseeing Tour with optional International Antarctic Center Admission
View the highlights of Christchurch on a 3-hour city sightseeing tour that introduces you to the architecture, gardens and waterways of ‘The Garden City.’ You’ll drive past significant landmarks in the city center; meander around ponds and perennial gardens at Mona Vale Gardens; visit the seaside enclave of Sumner; and marvel at the vista over the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps from the ‘Sign of the Takahe.’ Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and upgrade to include the International Antarctic Center with an optional Hagglund vehicle ride.
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US$53,24
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Christchurch Scavenger Hunt: Pushing Restart
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Christchurch or a local, this photographic scavenger hunt activity in the central city is a fun way to spend time with friends or family while seeing the sights. Search for clues over town and collect points with your team. Check out must-see attractions like Cathedral Square, New Regent Street, and the Avon River along the way.
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US$12,31
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South Island Road Trip Delights: Custom Multi Day 14D : 13N
The linking of special short road trips allows you to relax and take in more of the uniqueness of New Zealand. Having existing planned routes by a born local who understands that having custom options that can be tweaked to suit rather than a set plan creates a more flexible holiday.
The hot spots of New Zealand can then be interspersed with out of the way places that you may never have heard of or knew existed. New Zealand is a place of wonder and every hour the scenery changes to something more spectacular. Queenstown is a great stopping spot with so much to do and flying home is easy.
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US$3 409,58
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AKAROA PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION (Christchurch City & Banks Peninsula)
Save time waiting for other cruise ship passengers and escape straight to Christchurch for this private shore excursion. Once you arrive, experience Christchurch without the noise and rigid timetables of a big tour group. Take a electric caterpillar bus around the famous Botanical Gardens, boat down the Avon river in a traditional English poling punt, and discover how Christchurch is rebuilding in the wake of the devastating 2011 earthquake.
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US$232,94
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Christchurch Private Luxury Full Day Tour
Explore all corners of the gorgeous garden city with this guided tour of Christchurch. Located on New Zealand's East Coast of the South Island, the city is filled with stunning scenery and history. Visit the famous Christchurch Cathedral in the city center, before traversing the Port Hills to visit the town of Lyttelton. Punt along the Avon River while admiring the gorgeous Botanic gardens.
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US$366,04
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- Canterbury Museum
- Christchurch Arts Centre
- Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
- Christchurch Tram
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Hagley Park
- New Regent Street
- Bridge of Remembrance
- Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral)
- Cashel Street
- The Court Theatre
- TranzAlpine Train
- Mona Vale
- Air Force Museum of New Zealand
- International Antarctic Centre