See the city landmarks and the badly earthquake-damaged city center in Christchurch and have the best time with friends and fam! On a half-day city tour of Christchurch, see the great buildings, stunning gardens, and picturesque observation points. Wander the Monavale Gardens, which have lovely ponds and water features, and drive through the city center, which has been seriously damaged and destroyed by the earthquake that struck the city in February 2011.
Witness the destruction of the core city as well as the ongoing reconstruction. You’ll go to the botanical gardens in the heart of the city and to Sumner, a beach neighborhood. Admire the stunning views of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps from the Sign of the Takahe. Following that, the group visits the International Antarctic Centre.
This includes a snow and ice experience, a blue penguin encounter, a 4-D movie experience, and an adrenaline Hagglund ride that recreates the atmosphere of Antarctica. The penguins kept here are rescued and cared for birds, some of them have been with us since they were babies. Many of them would not have survived in the wild on their own due to physical defects that rendered them defenseless.
Highlights
- Antarctic Center
- Christchurch
- Little Blue Penguins
- Antarctic Storm
Christchurch Sightseeing Day Tour With Antarctic Centre From Akaroa
Discover Peninsula Banks and Christchurch’s City! The tour departs from Akaroa and travels through the Akaroa Highway with a breathtaking scenery of Akaroa Harbor, Little Bay, Lakes Forsyth and Ellesmere, the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains.
Upon arrival in Christchurch and after a stop at the botanical gardens, join us on a short sightseeing tour to see the city’s landmarks and the city center badly affected by earthquake.
See for yourself both the city center ‘s collapse and the continuing reconstruction.
The tour then proceeds to The Antarctic Center International. This includes a recreation of Antarctica ‘s environment with a snow and ice view, blue penguin meet, and an exciting Hagglund journey.
The Penguins housed here are birds saved and cared for, some after becoming chicks. Many of them wouldn’t have lived in the wild on their own back because of physical disabilities that left them defenseless.
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Last Updated on April 10, 2022 by Tours Editor @ gotravelyourself.com
