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