Top Experiences in Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral)

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of Banks Peninsula with varied scenery onto some of the smaller, less traveled roads to some uniquely scenic places. With approximately 6 hours 30 min from start to finish we will spend about 5 hours 30 min exploring points of interest etc. and an hour driving from point to point on the itinerary. We are happy to customise your tour to include attractions such as the International Antarctic Centre or Willowbank Wildlife Park (cost extra) , etc. We are locals and give an in-depth commentary covering the volcanoes, NZ and local history, earthquakes etc. and have been proudly sharing our back yard with visitors for over 25 years.

This is a Private Tour. We can take up to 11 passengers and as locals have been proudly showing visitors Christchurch and the South Island for over 25 years (see "E S Tours" Trip Advisor Reviews). We like to think our tours are small, friendly, informative and we look for the interesting back roads to travel away from most tour destinations and itineraries.

Green Kiwi Tours offer private tours for those who would like a small group experience and the tour tailored to specific interests. This tour is most popular as a 2-hour tour, but can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Learn about the history and culture of Christchurch from a local, passionate guide. Your local tour guide will point out popular places to eat and drink as well as local street art, gap fillers and things you may not notice on your own.

It is best to contact us via email or our website to enquire about private tours, as we can offer a variety of times and days depending how far in advance you book. We also require a minimum number of people to confirm your booking.

We look forward to hearing from you and organising your very own customized private tour.

This private Full Day Tour explores complete Christchurch city from one edge to another with your private Driver/Guide.

Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Highlights:
• Sumner Village
• Port Hills
• Cardboard Cathedral
• Bridge of Remembrance
• Punting on the Avon River
• Botanic Gardens
• Antarctic Center (Optional)

Embark on a captivating journey through Christchurch’s cultural and natural wonders with our curated walking tour. Begin at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, a lush haven boasting over 250 varieties of plants, a Victorian-style greenhouse with tropical flora, and opportunities for birdwatching, especially cormorants during spring. Next, pass by the Canterbury Museum, home to impressive exhibits showcasing Antarctic finds and Maori heritage. Continue to the Christchurch Art Gallery, which houses over 6,000 exhibits and renowned for its family-friendly activities, ensuring an enriching cultural experience. Stroll through Cathedral Square, a vibrant hub offering a vibrant ambiance. Lastly, marvel at the Cardboard Cathedral, a transitional masterpiece and recipient of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, art lover, or architecture buff, this tour promises a delightful exploration of Christchurch’s diverse attractions.