Lyttelton: Shore Excursion, Packhorse Hut, Small Group Tour Small Group Tour - Packhorse Hut, Lyttelton
ID: GYG790756-1265048
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a memorable shore excursion as you immerse yourself in a walking tour and stunning drive to Packhorse Hut. The tour includes a local guide, a delicious lunch, and hassle-free transportation.
Departing Lyttelton, this tour follows the story of Harry Al and his grand vision to create a splendid walking tour from Christchurch to Akaroa in the early 1900s. Although Harry died before the track could be completed, the section from Christchurch to Packhorse Hut captures the stunning scenery and dramatic landscape of Banks Peninsula and Lyttleton Harbour.
After being collected from the port, your tour travels along the stunning coastal road to Governors Bay, before you drive up Dyers Pass to the stop at the Sign of the Kiwi.
Following the Sign of the Kiwi it's a short drive along Summit Road to the Sign of the Bellbird, where your guide will provide morning tea. After morning tea your tour continues along the summit for another 15 minutes before reaching Gebbies Pass.
An 11-kilometer hike will then comprise your return journey, during which you will stop at Packhorse Hut for lunch. After completing the walk, the return journey follows the coastal road around Lyttleton Harbour, passing through the small settlement of Governors Bay before heading back to the port in Lyttelton.
Highlights
- Explore the most scenic track on the Banks Peninsula and Lyttleton Harbour
- See the views at the "Sign of the Kiwi" and "Sign of the Bellbird" stone huts
- Enjoy lunch with your local guide at Packhorse Hut, viewing Lyttelton Harbour
- Take a scenic drive over the Port Hills
- Choose to take a bush or coastal walk or simply relax and enjoy the scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• If this tour is unable to run because of bad weather, you will be given the option to either: swap your booking and do one of the other tours that depart Lyttelton daily, choose another day to complete your tour, or receive a full refund
Norwich Quay bus stop (opposite Independent Provedoring Co, no 20 Norwich Quay), there is only one bus stop on Norwich Quay. You will be collected by a white branded car or minivan and your guide will be wearing a branded uniform.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
