Cruise ship passengers

The city of Christchurch is only 20 minutes drive from the Port of lyttelton or 90 minute drive from Akaroa village, where many cruise ships will berth this year.

 

Cruise Season

Christchurch looks forward to being your host for a day and to give you a glimpse of what the city has on offer so you will leave determined to come back and visit us again.

 

Before you travel to Christchurch

Contact the Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre, Christchurch's official Visitor Centre, to ensure you secure your Christchurch experience. Many of our cruise visitors leave it too late and try and book on arrival which is not always possible and leads to disappointment. The i-SITE Visitor Centre, endorsed by Tourism New Zealand, has exclusive deals and a team of experts to help you find the attractions, activities and transport options to best suit you and your budget before your arrival in the Garden City.

To maximise your time in Christchurch and to avoid disappointment, contact a Christchurch i-SITE consultant for bookings and enquiries. Contact us through email (mailto: info@christchurchnz.com) or phone +64 3 379 9629 now.

 

How to start your day in Christchurch

Your cruise ship will berth in Akaroa, a picturesque seaside village located 90 minutes drive from Christchurch City. If you wish to travel Christchurch and spend your day there, you have number of options.

 

Transport only option

Day Trip to Christchurch

Operator name: Akaroa Shuttle
Departs Akaroa - 10.30 am
Departs Christchurch - 3.00pm
Price - $50.00* per person

* Prices and times are current at time of writing, please check when making a booking. If you are paying by credit card there will be a credit card fee of 1.7 % added onto your booking.


Tour options

There are a range of tour option that included pick up/ drop off from your berth in Akaroa. Some tours included:

 

  • Banks peninsula, Akaroa and surrounding bays
  • The main attractions of Christchurch and its surrounds
  • Major landmarks and gardens of Christchurch city
  • Sheep farm and wine trails
  • Scenic locations between Akaroa and Christchurch

 

Charters are also available. Please contact us for more details about different tour options.


Christchurch Attractions- Highlights for Cruise Visitors

 

For further information and trusted advice contact us at:

Phone: +64 3 379 9629
Toll free: 0800 4 BEST DEALS (NZ only)
Email: info@christchurchnz.com

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