Lyttleton (Christchurch), New Zealand Port Reviews

Port was closed bad weather. Didn’t dock. Went to Guisborne instead .

Relaxing cruise around the bay that was the harbor.

Shame that we had to pay $25US to get bus to Christchurch. No excursion. Paid for tram that was very packed..

Terrible port!

We chose to the Maori Experience. This consists of a walking tour of the dental city area of Christchurch, which was repurposed after a devastating earthquake. Reconstruction is ongoing. Maori guides explained the history of the area and their culture. We paddled a waka (canoe) on the Avon River, which in itself is an entertaining experience. We also fistied a wildlife center, which houses a number of New Zealand native creatures. The zoo was busy on the day we visited because of a teachers' strike that day So where do parents take their children? Of course, the zoo.

too big a city (Christchurch) to explore in a few hours

Was a nice stop.

The Antarctic Center Tour was great. Tour of city was somewhat disappointing. Should have spent more time exploring and less time drivinfpg around

Open downtown on Easter Sunday and lots to do. Live music and bars and shops open

Nice little port town, but Christchurch is a free shuttle away.