Arriving at the Christchurch cruise port in nearby Lyttelton, the spectacular start of your Christchurch cruise will be an indication of the amazing day to come. Enjoy the natural beauty of the city, its beaches, and its bays, or take an iconic punt along the Avon River. Spend your time making the most of everything the city center has to offer, with historic architecture, amazing arts and crafts, and stylish galleries. And do not forget the food. A Christchurch cruise is not complete without a meal at one of the Garden City’s famous restaurants.
On a Christchurch cruise, you’ll discover the second-largest New Zealand city and urban hub of the vast Canterbury region, celebrated for its alpine landscapes, marine wildlife, and protected dark skies. Visitors stopping here on a New Zealand cruise will find vibrant street art splashed across prominent city sites, a booming arts and hospitality scene embracing new laneways and dining precincts, and diverse city attractions.
World-class architecture and design meet skilfully restored heritage treasures set between vast areas of green parks and gardens alongside the banks of the ambling Avon River. The central city is flat, easy for walking and cycling, or you can take the scenic route on a heritage tramway. Beyond the city, explore the diverse natural playground of the Port Hills and craggy Banks Peninsula with its walks, cycling tracks, and New Zealand’s longest chairlift, where the views stretch from the Pacific Ocean to the snowy peaks of the Southern Alps
- Visit an ancient volcano.
- Enjoy the natural beauty.
- Tour the stunning Banks Peninsula.
- Punt the Avon River.
- Stroll the botanic gardens.
