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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Earthquake History and Waimakariri River Jet Boating
4.7
38 Ratings
Christchurch
Explore the history of Christchurch’s earthquakes and witness the ongoing rebuild. Then, embark on an exhilarating jet boating adventure on the Waimakariri River.
Explore the history of Christchurch’s earthquakes and witness the ongoing rebuild. Then, embark on an exhilarating jet boating adventure on the Waimakariri River.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Leisure Tours - The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.
- Sign of the Takahe - Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
- Mona Vale - Time spent walking through Mona Vale Gardens with its…
- Leisure Tours - The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.
- Sign of the Takahe - Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
- Mona Vale - Time spent walking through Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque Gardens, Ponds & river.
- Cathedral Square - Time spent on foot exploring Cathedral Square
- Riverside Market - Lunch Break
- Alpine Jet Thrills - Braided Shallows - Jet Boating on the Waimakariri River - 30 minute exhilarating ride
What's Included
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Exhilarating jet-boat ride
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient port pick up and drop off
- Engaging live commentary on board
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Exhilarating jet-boat ride
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient port pick up and drop off
- Engaging live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Delight in a city tour of Christchurch, where you can observe the impact of the earthquakes from 2010 and 2011, witness the ongoing reconstruction, and appreciate the enduring historic landmarks and the natural charm of this scenic city.
Following this, seize the unique chance to experience jet boating on the Waimakariri River, a swift, shallow braided…
Delight in a city tour of Christchurch, where you can observe the impact of the earthquakes from 2010 and 2011, witness the ongoing reconstruction, and appreciate the enduring historic landmarks and the natural charm of this scenic city.
Following this, seize the unique chance to experience jet boating on the Waimakariri River, a swift, shallow braided river, offering an exhilarating jet boating adventure.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Life-vests and splash-proof jackets provided on jet-boat
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Not suitable for child aged 2 and under
Location
Leisure Tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(38 Ratings)
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Heather_b
Mar 13, 2026
Full Throttle Fun - Very cool experience. My heart was racing after we got finished. Must do experience and our guide Scottie was fantastic!
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Sally_m
Mar 2, 2026
Christchurch overview, gardens, football & jet boat ride. - We were docked at Littleton on a cruise and they picked us up from the free shuttle and brought us back in a timely fashion. They ended up putting several ventures together so we went for a walk in the free BEAUTIFUL gardens then the food hall downtown & also drove around town learning a lot about Christchurch and their devastating earthquakes from our guide. Then we dropped people off at the Antarctica Experience & the zoo and the rest of us went to the river and had our 30 minute jet boat ride. The driver was great. It was a lot of fun and then we went back and picked up the other passengers from their events and returned back.
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Michaelbu1579ld
Feb 28, 2026
Great trip and informative guide. - A great trip with our guide Greg who was super informative and interesting. We started out with panoramic views over Christchurch to understand the layout of the city, followed by a walk around the Mona Vale Gardens which were stunning. There a tour around the city centre seeing a lot of the sights finishing up with lunch at the Riverside area.
Finally, the jet boat ride which was great fun with our driver explaining how the river impacts on the city.
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Krystle_p
Feb 23, 2026
Joseph, our driver and... - Joseph, our driver and guide was very engaging (and funny). We learned so much about Christchurch throughout the day.
The areas he took us through and stopped at were brilliant, the day was very well timed and the jetboat ride was just the cream on the cake. Brilliant day.
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Suzanne_j
Feb 22, 2026
A terrific day out in... - A terrific day out in Christchurch! Our tour guide, Joseph was heaps of fun and super informative. You can tell he really loves his home town and knows so much about it. The Jet boat experience was also amazing. Highly recommended.
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Shane_t
Dec 22, 2025
Christchurch and jet boating shore excursion - Our bus driver - Joseph - was very knowledgeable and passionate about his hometown, Christchurch. It made for a most enjoyable day out. We leaned about the city before the earthquakes and the rebuilding. There was plenty of time to get lunch and have a wander around in the city centre before heading off on our afternoon activity.
Our jet boating activity was a hoot. Andy and his crew were very friendly and safety was paramount. The kids absolutely loved it.
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Ange_l
Mar 29, 2025
Great overview of Christchurch - Joseph was awesome, with lots of local knowledge, and a good sense of humour. He will go above and beyond to make your day a great one.
Andy the jet boat driver made sure we had a great experience too……. Do it!!!!
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Doreen_g
Feb 26, 2026
Enjoyable tour of... - Enjoyable tour of Christchurch with a very knowledgeable driver/ guide along with a thrilling Jet boat ride
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Samantha
Feb 26, 2026
Great tour of Christchurch - This was a great tour to see the sights of Christchurch with a knowledgable and accommodating guide Joseph.
The company put 3 different tours on one mini bus which was the only negative as it meant approx extra 90 minutes of driving and waiting dropping off and picking up and waiting for the others - meaning we were gone from 9am - 4:40pm a long day in the bus. Not our guides fault.
Pre tour great communication and responsive with easy to follow directions.
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Joan_w
Jan 10, 2026
More sightseeing then jet boating - Had hoped the jet boat ride was more than a quickie! It was fun, just know it’s a 20 minute activity at the end of sightseeing Christchurch!
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