welcome to Explore Canterbury  

 

We provide personal, small group day and half day tours from Christchurch: a Christchurch sightseeing tour with the addition of Port Hills and Lyttelton; a day tour to Akaroa; and our noted art tour for those with this special interest.  We also provide a shuttle service for airport and rail transfers and for your social events.

We are locally owned and operated; we know the area; and we know how to show it to you.  

      

CHRISTCHURCH - BANKS PENINSULA

Back in 1770 Captain Cook called this peninsula of

extinct volcanos an island.                               

It might as well be one, for once you are over the

hill from Christchurch you are in a different world. 

       

       

      

This day tour begins with a sightseeing tour of Christchurch ........ sea filled crater that is Lyttelton Harbour ............ quaint and quirky port town of Lyttelton.........

"Thanks so much for your friendliness and all the great information.  We have had a wonderful day."

Bruce & Diane , Mackay, Australia

Christchurch to Akaroa

We start the day from Christchurch and travel over the Port Hills ........... many stops along the way......... reaching the French flavoured township of Akaroa with time to explore.............

"Thanks for a great day out! Excellent tour, great Host!"

Jennifer & John Kilmore, England

A special day tour from Christchurch visiting local renowned artists, their studios and sometimes their gardens also!

"A special day - just loved the laughter and the focus on art!"

Unanimous verdict so far!

Cruise Ship Day Tours

Special day tours designed to accommodate your only day in the port of Christchurch, New Zealand.

"A wonderful day, quite unforgettable - I'll remember it always."

Elizabeth Harper, New York

Private Hire

The ideal way to accommodate your special destination or your desire to spend the day in the company of your own group.

"We have had such a fun day....."

Anne & Peter, San Francisco, USA

 
Contact us: Lyttelton Tours & Shuttle Phone: 0800 08 07 06 Email:info@lytteltontours.co.nz
  Explore Canterbury Ltd   NZ only  
  PO Box 114 Fax: +64 3 328 9128  
  Lyttelton 8841