Lyttelton: Shore Excursion, Rock Climbing, Small Group Tour Small Group Tour - Start/Finish Lyttelton
ID: GYG777118-1247370
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
On this shore excursion, you'll have an awesome day of rock climbing in one of Christchurch's most spectacular areas, guided by a professional. Perfect for beginners or experienced rock climbers.
The tour starts with some time exploring the historic port town of Lyttelton. This quirky little town has been the launching port for many Antarctic exploration voyages.
Leaving Lyttelton, the road ascends steeply up Evans Pass affording views of Lyttelton Harbour and the busy port below. Just 15 minutes from Lyttelton, near the top of the Port Hills, is Cattlestop Crag and other pop-up climbing areas. Your guide will set up some suitable rock climbs for the group and, before anyone starts climbing, you'll have a safety briefing and learn you how to use the equipment.
Once everyone has got the hang of the system, your guide will continue to set up appropriately challenging climbs. With over 2,000 climbing routes in Christchurch, there are plenty of options no matter what your level of experience.
Take a break to enjoy picnic-style lunch overlooking Christchurch or Lyttelton depending on the climbing area used. After lunch, your guide will set up an abseil for you to try lowing yourself down from the top of a cliff. After the abseil, your guide will take you to another crag in the local area for another abseil or more climbing.
Leaving the crag at around 4 PM, you’ll get back into Lyttelton where your guide will drop you back at the meeting point on the port.
Highlights
- Discover some of the best rock climbing in New Zealand
- Test your skills on the Port Hills overlooking Christchurch and Lyttelton Harbour
- Explore the historic port town of Lyttelton on the way to the climbing areas
- Choose between a shared group or private tour
- Choose to take a bush or coastal walk or simply relax and enjoy the scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All experience levels welcome
• Long pants are recommended
• The areas used have climbs ranging from very, very easy to extremely hard
• This tour may be held at an alternative climbing area than described in windy or cold weather conditions
• There is limited access to toilets at the climbing areas (15 minutes walk away)
• In poor weather conditions, you will be offered a place on another active day tour running on the same day or another day
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.
