Learn about history and today life of Christchurch. Take in the sights of the central city and its surrounds and see how this beautiful city is recovering from the devastating 2011 earthquake.

If time in the South is short, this is probably the best way to experience spectacular scenery, an epic train ride through rolling farmland, impressive mountain ranges, tunnels, waterfalls and unique limestone formations. The Southern Alps is also the home of some of the most significant locations of the Lord of The Rings Trilogy. We will see it all on this full one day tour.