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The Highlights, Christchurch, Cashmere, Lyttelton and Seaside + Tram or Gondola
4 h
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Pass By: Christchurch Tramway, 7 Tramway Lane Shop 13 Cathedral Junction, 109 Worcester Street, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
Do this Greater Chrishcurch, Cashmere, Lyttelton and the seaside suburbs tour AND take then enjoy the trip on one of Christchurch's original historic trams...complete with the guided tour of the tram driver.
Pass By: Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu), Worcester Blvd & Montreal St, Christchurch 8140 New Zealand
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu is the largest art institution in the South Island and home to one of New Zealand's most important public art collections.
Located in the heart of the city's Cultural Precinct, our Maori name, Te Puna o Waiwhetu, relates to the life-giving properties of the artesian spring on which the Gallery is built and our role in contributing to the cultural wellbeing of the community.
Stop At: Lyttelton Time Ball Station, 2 Reserve Terrace, Lyttelton 8082 New Zealand
The Victorian-era Timeball Station – used to signal the time to ships in Lyttelton Harbour.
The concept of dropping a ball to mark time dates back to the mid-1800s in England to signal the time to those who could not afford clocks and watches. The Lyttelton timeball, built in the 1870s to help sailors establish their longitude, is on the Lyttelton hillside overlooking the port and harbour. It is one of only five working in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Christ's College, 33 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch 8140 New Zealand
Christ's College, Christchurch is an independent, Anglican, secondary, day and boarding school for boys, located in the city centre of Christchurch, New Zealand. Founded in 1850 by Reverend Henry Jacobs in Lyttelton as a school for early settlers, College is the oldest independent school in the country.
A fine example of old English architecture.
Pass By: 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial, Corner of Cashel and Madras Street, Christchurch New Zealand
A resident's contribution, this 185 empty white chairs, is an unofficial memorial for the 185 individuals who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
A resident's contribution
Stop At: Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, 68 Oxford Terrace Corner of Oxford Terrace and Montreal Street, near the Montreal Street Bridge., Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is the Crown's official memorial for those killed or seriously injured in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It is located on both sides of the Avon River downstream from the Montreal Street bridge.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Cnr Manchester & Armagh Streets, Christchurch New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is the Crown's official memorial for those killed or seriously injured in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It is located on both sides of the Avon River downstream from the Montreal Street bridge.
Stop At: Cardboard Cathedral, 234 Hereford St, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Duration: 15 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Christchurch Tramway, 7 Tramway Lane Shop 13 Cathedral Junction, 109 Worcester Street, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
Do this Greater Chrishcurch, Cashmere, Lyttelton and the seaside suburbs tour AND take then enjoy the trip on one of Christchurch's original historic trams...complete with the guided tour of the tram driver.
Pass By: Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu), Worcester Blvd & Montreal St, Christchurch 8140 New Zealand
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu is the largest art institution in the South Island and home to one of New Zealand's most important public art collections.
Located in the heart of the city's Cultural Precinct, our Maori name, Te Puna o Waiwhetu, relates to the life-giving properties of the artesian spring on which the Gallery is built and our role in contributing to the cultural wellbeing of the community.
Stop At: Lyttelton Time Ball Station, 2 Reserve Terrace, Lyttelton 8082 New Zealand
The Victorian-era Timeball Station – used to signal the time to ships in Lyttelton Harbour.
The concept of dropping a ball to mark time dates back to the mid-1800s in England to signal the time to those who could not afford clocks and watches. The Lyttelton timeball, built in the 1870s to help sailors establish their longitude, is on the Lyttelton hillside overlooking the port and harbour. It is one of only five working in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Christ's College, 33 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch 8140 New Zealand
Christ's College, Christchurch is an independent, Anglican, secondary, day and boarding school for boys, located in the city centre of Christchurch, New Zealand. Founded in 1850 by Reverend Henry Jacobs in Lyttelton as a school for early settlers, College is the oldest independent school in the country.
A fine example of old English architecture.
Pass By: 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial, Corner of Cashel and Madras Street, Christchurch New Zealand
A resident's contribution, this 185 empty white chairs, is an unofficial memorial for the 185 individuals who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
A resident's contribution
Stop At: Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, 68 Oxford Terrace Corner of Oxford Terrace and Montreal Street, near the Montreal Street Bridge., Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is the Crown's official memorial for those killed or seriously injured in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It is located on both sides of the Avon River downstream from the Montreal Street bridge.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Cnr Manchester & Armagh Streets, Christchurch New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is the Crown's official memorial for those killed or seriously injured in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It is located on both sides of the Avon River downstream from the Montreal Street bridge.
Stop At: Cardboard Cathedral, 234 Hereford St, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Duration: 15 minutes
Included
- Snacks - Bottled NZ Spring Water and light snacks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
55%
