Christchurch Wildlife Cruises

Just 15 minutes from Christchurch is stunning Lyttelton Harbour. From the Canterbury Cat catamaran, discover rare Hector's dolphins, little blue penguins, shags, terns and gulls. Enjoy a fascinating commentary, learning about the area's geological and human history. Free shuttle from central Christchurch Operated by Black Cat Cruises, winners of the supreme NZ Tourism Award.

FROM NZ $60.00

Just 15 minutes from Christchurch by free shuttle is a scenic wonderland teeming with history and wildlife. Lyttelton Harbour was fashioned from the molten fires of a long extinct volcano. Today aboard the Canterbury Cat, you can prowl the waters on a voyage of discovery. Enjoy the rare Hector's Dolphin, the world's smallest. See Little Blue Penguins, spotted shags, terns and gulls. Learn about these and more in your skipper's fascinating commentary - as well as tales from the area's geological and human history; islands, forts, Maori sites and colonial settlements. Operated by Black Cat Cruises - winners of the supreme NZ Tourism Award.

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Address:

17 Norwich Quay
Lyttelton  8841
Christchurch

Phone:

+64 3 328 9078

Free Phone:

0800 436 574 (NZ only)

Fax:

+64 3 328 8699

Duration

2 hours

Departures

1330 daily

What to Wear

Warm clothing. Comfortable shoes

What to Bring

camera

We Provide

Free tea/coffee, language sheets, free postcards

Transport

Free 33 seat shuttle from Cathedral Square

Capacity

90 pax

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