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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - City Highlights & Waipara Wine Tour

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7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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The Tour Start Time will be adjusted, where necessary to meet the cruise ships schedule. The start time displayed is a default time and not necessarily relevant to your cruise ships itinerary.

Enjoy, both a complete morning tour of Christchurch city with a lunch and tastings at 3 beautiful wineries in the Waipara region on shore excursion from Lyttelton.

This tour includes all major city attractions such as Mona Vale Gardens, historic buildings, botanical gardens and spectacular view of the southern alps and canterbury plains from the Sign of the Takahe.

At the conclusion of your city tour, enjoying wine tasting from 3 popular wineries in the Waipara region.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meeting instructions will be sent upon booking. Please note that the default time for this tour is 8.30am but this can be amended depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure times. Please advise any dietary requirements at booking.

What To Expect

Lyttelton

The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sign of the Takahe

Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mona Vale

Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque ponds and water.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Christchurch Cathedral

Christchurch Cathedral damaged by the earthquake and the rebuild that is taking place.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waipara

will have lunch & tastings at a Waipara Winery followed by tastings at another 2 wineries in the Waipara area
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Waipara Springs Winery

The first winery stop on this excursion where you will enjoy an individual platter lunch and wine tasting.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Torlesse Wines

A second winery stop with a wine tasting included.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Georges Road Wines

A small boutique winery offering fine quality, award wining wines. Here you will enjoy a tasting of their wines.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please note that activity times and schedules can be slightly amended depending on your cruise ships timetable.
  • Photo ID required for tasting wine - passport recommended

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lyttelton Shore Excursion – City Highlights & Waipara Wine Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Wine Tastings
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please note that activity times and schedules can be slightly amended depending on your cruise ships timetable.
  • Photo ID required for tasting wine - passport recommended
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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