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Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour with Optional Hop-On Hop-Off Tram Gondola and Avon River Punting
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About this activity
When you arrive at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, hop aboard an eco-friendly electric-powered caterpillar vehicle for your tour through the gardens, an oasis of exotic and indigenous plants located on a 52-acre (21-hectare) preserve in the heart of the city, between Hagley Park and the Avon River.
While you ride, listen to entertaining commentary from the onboard guide, and hear fun facts like which trees make the best bows and arrows. The full tour of the gardens takes about one hour, with frequent stops along the way. Disembark at any point to take a closer look at specific areas, such as tropical plants in glass conservatories, 250 different types of roses in two rose gardens, or herbs with culinary and medicinal value.
Reopened after the city's last earthquake, the revamped Visitor Centre houses a cafe, gift shop and interactive exhibit about the history of plants and gardening in New Zealand. Check out photos of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who visited for the center’s ribbon-cutting ceremony in April 2014.
Upon booking, you will be able to choose the option to access to the elegantly restored Christchurch Tram, a heritage vehicle and hop-on hop-off tour that travels between 17 destinations in central Christchurch, including Cathedral Square, Avon River, Hagley Park, Canterbury Museum, Re:START Mall and New Regent Street. A knowledgeable driver provides commentary about the city’s history and landmarks during the ride. Hop on and off the tram at any of the 17 stops; your ticket is valid for the entire day and you can disembark as many times as you like. The entire circuit without hopping off takes about 50 minutes.
When booking, you have four tour options, which are detailed in the Itinerary below.
Tram stops:
• Cathedral Junction
• Cathedral Square
• Mill Island
• Re:START Mall
• Ballantynes
• The Crossing
• Manchester Street
• High Street
• City Punting
• Art Gallery
• Worcester Boulevard
• Museum and Botanic Gardens
• Hagley Park Corner
• Cramner Square
• Casino
• Victoria Square
• New Regent Street
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While you ride, listen to entertaining commentary from the onboard guide, and hear fun facts like which trees make the best bows and arrows. The full tour of the gardens takes about one hour, with frequent stops along the way. Disembark at any point to take a closer look at specific areas, such as tropical plants in glass conservatories, 250 different types of roses in two rose gardens, or herbs with culinary and medicinal value.
Reopened after the city's last earthquake, the revamped Visitor Centre houses a cafe, gift shop and interactive exhibit about the history of plants and gardening in New Zealand. Check out photos of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who visited for the center’s ribbon-cutting ceremony in April 2014.
Upon booking, you will be able to choose the option to access to the elegantly restored Christchurch Tram, a heritage vehicle and hop-on hop-off tour that travels between 17 destinations in central Christchurch, including Cathedral Square, Avon River, Hagley Park, Canterbury Museum, Re:START Mall and New Regent Street. A knowledgeable driver provides commentary about the city’s history and landmarks during the ride. Hop on and off the tram at any of the 17 stops; your ticket is valid for the entire day and you can disembark as many times as you like. The entire circuit without hopping off takes about 50 minutes.
When booking, you have four tour options, which are detailed in the Itinerary below.
Tram stops:
• Cathedral Junction
• Cathedral Square
• Mill Island
• Re:START Mall
• Ballantynes
• The Crossing
• Manchester Street
• High Street
• City Punting
• Art Gallery
• Worcester Boulevard
• Museum and Botanic Gardens
• Hagley Park Corner
• Cramner Square
• Casino
• Victoria Square
• New Regent Street
Included
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens caterpillar tour
- Avon River punt ride (if option selected at time of booking)
- Round-trip Christchurch Gondola ride (if option selected at time of booking)
- Entry/Admission - Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transport to/from the attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Upgrade to the Gardens and Tram combo to include Punting and Gondola and receive included transport to and from the Gondola on-board the Gondola shuttle
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Cultural
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Original
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This was a great tour. It was almost too much to do in a day though. We went on a really great walking tour of Christchurch with a local guide the day before, so we didn't need the Hop-on Hop-off tram. The gondola was nothing exceptional. If I had to do it over again I would have only done the Botanic Gardens and the Avon River Punting. We didn't get to spend enough time in the gardens. The punting was relaxing and enjoyable but didn't take much time. All in all in was an enjoyable way to spend the day.
Interesting tour and the gardens were beautiful!