Highlights
- Explore Christchurch on a small-group walking tour
- Hear powerful stories from the 2011 earthquake and city rebuild
- Discover hidden gems and places most visitors walk past
- Learn about our fascinating human history—from early settlement to today
- Enjoy engaging storytelling from a knowledgeable local guide
Description
Begin your journey below the iconic Bridge of Remembrance, right on the corner of Oxford Terrace and Cashel Street. (20 meters from 76 Cashel Street). Look out for your guide holding a purple umbrella – that’s where your adventure starts. This is a fun and interactive way to explore our city for both New Zealanders as well as those from overseas.
This relaxed 1.75 / 2 hour walking tour takes you through the heart of Christchurch, with plenty of stops along the way. Explore the city’s fascinating mix of geological and human history, from the stories of Ngāi Tahu Māori to the early English settlers who helped shape Canterbury.
Reflect on the profound impact of the 2010/2011 earthquakes, sharing stories of devastation but also of resilience and creativity. Alongside the reminders of loss, see inspiring examples of recovery, innovation, and the ongoing opportunities that continue to transform the city.
As you walk, discover not only Christchurch’s past, but also its present energy and its future potential. This tour offers a UNIQUE perspective on why Christchurch and Canterbury are so well placed to thrive in the years ahead.
We'll also 'meet' New Zealand's 4 most important people and their direct connection to our city and province. (Two of these changed the world for ever!)
Other highlights include our direct connections to the earliest explorers to our land and the southern Continent of Antarctica.
Even locals are being surprisingly delighted with our tour's content and delivery!
Includes
2 hour walking tour
Live tour guide
Learn how the South Island and Canterbury were formed and the advantages this unique topography provides.
Stories of Ngāi Tahu Māori and early English settlers
Insights on the 2010/2011 earthquakes
Examples of recovery and innovation in Christchurch
Christchurch's close historical and current association to the Antarctic
Meet the 4 New Zealanders who are most revered. They each have a significant and direct connection to Canterbury.
Christchurch's unique (and old for New Zealand) - hereitage buildings
Important Information
- The tour starts at the Bridge of Remembrance at 76 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City. (The Bridge of Remembrance is an Archway bridge and is over the Ōtākaro/Avon River.)
Look for the guide holding a purple umbrella.
The tour explores both geological and human history of Christchurch.
The tour reflects on the impact of the 2010/2011 earthquakes.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
