Join us for a unique, fun and informative tour of Christchurch – the South Island’s largest city!
On this tour you will learn about the history of our city and view areas affected by the earthquakes. Find out how the vision to rebuild and restore Christchurch is coming to life!
You will explore the wider city suburbs and journey up the Port Hills for incredible views of the city, mountains and ocean. Following this you will visit the picturesque seaside village of Sumner and stop for a coffee or ice-cream.
Your Discover Christchurch Tour takes 2 hours and you also receive a 24 hour Soaring Kiwi pass to the ‘hop-on and hop-off’ tour to visit the central city attractions at your leisure.
Tour information
Departure point: Rolleston Ave, outside the Canterbury Museum
Winter departure times (1 May – 31 Oct): Discover Tour departs once daily at 3:00pm. You may spend the day on the Christchurch Hop on Hop off tour and simply stay on the bus for the extended Discover tour if you wish. Hop on Hop off tour departs every hour from 10am from Rolleston Ave, outside the Canterbury Museum
Summer departure times (1 Nov – 30 Apr): Discover tour departs at 9am, 12pm and 3pm. You may still travel before or after departure times on the hop on hop off bus if you wish.
Please Note: Your ticket can be redeemed for the Discover Tour at any of its set departure times for that particular season. The hop on hop off bus can be used prior to or following the Discover Tour.
Kia Ora Andrea and thank you so much for your awesome review of our Christchurch Soaring Kiwi Tour. We are so glad you had such a great time and found Kris's commentary so enjoyable. It looks like you got to the Sign of the Takahe viewpoint at just right time for that great sunset! We hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Christchurch - thanks again for joining us :) Kind regards, Kris and the Soaring Kiwi team.
Kia Ora Christene, thank you for your wonderful review of our City Tour. We are so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us. It looks like it was a truly beautiful day, thank you for sharing your fantastic photos with us! We hope you found our commentary fun and informative and wish you all the best for the rest of your stay in our city! Kind regards, from all of our Soaring Kiwi team. :)
Kia Ora Joyce and thank you for your fantastic review of our Christchurch City Tour. We are thrilled that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience and found our guide informative and interesting. We hope you were able to capture lots of photos and learn more about our beautiful city. Kind regards from all of our Soaring Kiwi Team. :)
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Andrea from New Zealand wrote on 13 July 2019
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Had a group of 7 aged from 16 to 89 and everyone enjoyed the day. Commentary was great and changed around to suit as we went around twice. Thanks to our driver Kris for an awesome day
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