Excursions in Christchurch

“Great trip. Small boat for a smaller group which makes it for a better experience. We saw a lot of dolphins, seals, shags and a penguin. And the views are amazing. It can get very windy at times, so have some layers ready.”

“Such an informative and interesting walk around the beautiful city of Christchurch. Our guide Sam was very informative and made for an interesting walk. A perfect introduction to the city of Christchurch NZ.”

“Incredible tour exploring an amazing part of the coast. It was great having such an small, intimate group onboard and Tony and Mafi were very generous with their local knowledge. An absolute highlight of our trip around the south island!”

“Quick response to booking a private tour from one day to the next one. The guide was really kind and the ride was comfortable, once on the spots he gave us enough time without rushing us and even took photos for us. Thank you for a wonderful day at mt Cook ”

“This was my first trip with this company. It was a smooth trip to Quail Island. The team was nice, respectful, provided helpful information. I highly recommend this company.”

“A stunning day on akaroa harbor. The boat was very comfortable the staff very welcoming. Great commentary on the area and lots of time to watch dolphins. We even got to head out of the harbor to scenery nook as the weather was perfect. Overall an incredible day.”

“Such a beautiful shared cycling and trapping trail. And with a strong link to the Pike River disaster.”

“Tiff was a great consultant to deal with. She gave us lots of helpful suggestions as we are a large family traveling. Would highly recommend Tiff for her knowledge and expertise.”

“Great ride up the Waimakariri with Andy. We all enjoyed the trip, it is great for children. Recommended trip if you are visiting Christchurch and want to see the surrounding environs.”

“Amazing service offered by everyone right from the ticket counter. It is always recommended to reserve your tickets online as there are limited seats. The topography changes quickly & beautifully in a way we feel some movie is on the screen. The coach was nice and comfortable with very clean & fresh interiors. The seats were spacious and comfortable with a table placed between every set of four seats. During our journey there was some work undergoing at the Arthur pass tunnel. So we had to get down & board a bus and travel on a bus for 15 minutes then get onto the train after the tunnel. It was arranged perfectly well without any kind of confusion. We missed the train journey through the tunnel.”

“absolutely awesome! The crew were amazing, the food was incredible and abundant, the dives of course were phenomenal. Highly recommended! The organizer, Brett, went above and beyond over and over!”

“Organised a group of friends to go on a North Canterbury wine tour with Cheeky Kea. Fantastic to work with and sorted all the details! Cheeky Kea also handled the transport to and from our wedding venue which was so easy and great for our wedding guests! Big thanks to Jesse and the team.”

“Ben means business and is passionate and experienced. He got us to some incredible, remote, and scenic 'secret spots' where there were excellent trout, both rainbow and brown. We caught a load and had a great time. The overnight camping was also a lot of fun. Would highly recommend. I'll be coming back.”

“LOVE LOVE LOVE annabels Avonhead, I moved over to this side of town for the school & preschool. 2 of my children have been there in the past 2 years , my daughter is still there and it’s amazing! The teachers are beautiful , they take their time with every child . My daughter feels comfortable and safe every day . I would highly recommend this preschool and have done to so many people .”

“Had the opportunity to do the TranzAlpine tour (Christchurch/train to AP/Christchurch) with this great company. Helpful email communication throughout the booking. AJ was fabulous! Great driver, good knowledge of the area, courteous, helpful and thoughtful. Just the right amount of chatting so that you could also absorb and enjoy the view. Loved the snacks as well. Would travel with them again in a heart beat!”

“Wonderful staff especially Janelle .they just make everything easier”

“Great day out from chch Love the ships, go at low tide to really appreciate them up close”

“We would highly recommend using Discover Travel, Linda has helped our family with visits from NZ to the US and Europe for both work and family breaks. They look at all factors including stopovers, transfers, visas, insurance etc. For international travel you can be confident they will get it right. They take their time to try and get the correct fit for their client, they are professional and polite. Fantastic service. Brian, Keira and Claudia”

“We came here for a friend's birthday party and it's a great set up. Lots of different inflatable options for the kids, food and drinks available to buy, but can also byo and lots of tables as well.”

“Wonderful place to bring family and friends! We had an (arctic) blast last time we went, had a lot to do and see with all the activities and shows althroughout. Please note though that rides do have a height requirement which they are a bit strict with for safety reasons. The rest are pretty accessible to the young and young at heart. A bit pricey but you doget a lot of enjoyment and knowledge out of it.”

“As good as Kathmandu and Mac pac without the extortionate prices. Great staff, friendly and helpful at tower junction store. Chch”

“Caitlin was a life saver, my mom and I was looking forward to the Tranzalpine train tour we booked. It was cancelled a few days prior due to lack of min req people, but I didn’t see it because I was travelling. The day before the supposed event, I panicked and called the hotline and Caitlin, during her after hours, kindly helped me to arrange for another day. Thank you!”

“I was privileged to be a member of the first guided tour group. The complete tour travelled on all three of their trains from Auckland to Queenstown (includes a bus sectoin from Greymouth) but due to time constraints I only went as far as Christchurch. This was a wonderful trip with stops along the way - all organised ahead of time. Some stops were just one night with others two nights. Some sightseeing tours were included eg cablecar ride, Marlborough wine tour and city sights tours whilst others were optional extras egpunting in Christchurch and whale watching in Kaikoura. Most meals were included with some on the trains. Our tour guide, Mark, demonstrated his great love for NZ and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We also had time to ourselves to rest, hire a bike and wander through the shops, galleries and museums etc. The trains had onboard commentaries and were very comfortable with large viewing windows to take in the spectacular scenery. Also met Valerie, Graham and Emma from the booking office. A fantastic team. Loved every minute.”

“Great coffee here! Can't believe my taste buds had such a good experience.”

“We would like to say a huge thank you to the team at Travel 2 U especially Ryan. My husband and I dreamt of a European trip for years, and this year we decided to do it! Lots of communication over several months prior as he drafted our plans. Ryan really listened to us and spent many hours ensuring everything was perfect for our 6 week adventure. Faultless! Highly recommend, cant wait for the next trip. Thank You”

“We have just been on a 16 day trip to Vietnam. We had an amazing holiday. Our accommodation was fantastic at each of our destinations and the transfers that we booked made life so easy getting to and from where we stayed. From the minute we sat down with Nicole to plan our trip to when we flew home was fabulous. Nicole really helped us plan a holiday that gave us everything we were looking for. We had a flight changed at the last minute by the airlines and the team at World Travellers got our new flights and accommodation all sorted. We were really relaxed the whole trip knowing that if anything went wrong we only had to call Nicole and the World Travellers team and any problem would be solved. We are looking forward to our next trip now and wouldn't consider trying to book ourselves or use anyone else. If you are reading this review and wondering whether or not to use this company, just do it! You will be pleased you did.”

“Highly recommend Koru Scenic Tours. Alan is lovely, with a great sense of humour. He put together an interesting and varied day from Lyttelton Port (off cruise ship) and into Akaroa. Visited The Akaroa Winery ( lovely boutique winery with the best Sauvignon Blanc I’ve ever had). Giants House - an amazing mosaic garden. Barry’s Cheese, a wander around Akaroa town, and lots of great photo stops. All without once feeling rushed. Thanks Alan.”

“The round trip in New Zealand accompanied by Mr. Thomas was a fantastic experience. He lives and loves his country and can convey this so much that the trip becomes adventurous, cultural and simply pleasant. We recommend!!!”