Premium Private Transport & Tours in Christchurch
The Garden City of the South Island. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and the gateway to the Canterbury plains and Southern Alps. Once known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture and English-style gardens, Christchurch experienced significant transformation after 2011 earthquakes but has emerged with a vibrant, modern character while honoring its heritage. Located on the Canterbury Plains with mountain access, Christchurch serves as gateway to world-class hiking (Mount Cook, Aoraki), skiing (Mt Hutt), and wine regions. Key attractions include Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Art Gallery, cultural lanes with street art, Lyttelton harbour (cruise port), Akaroa and Banks Peninsula (scenic day trip), Mt Hutt ski field, Canterbury wine region, and thriving café and restaurant culture. The city maintains strong connection to cultural experiences and adventure tourism. Legacy EPT provides Christchurch Airport transfers, Lyttelton cruise port coordination, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula day touring, Mt Hutt ski field transport, Canterbury wine region shuttles, corporate transport throughout the city, and multi-day South Island itinerary coordination.
Airport Connections
Flight tracking & meet-and-greet
- Christchurch International Airport
Train Connections
Scenic rail & schedule coordination
- Christchurch Railway Station
Cruise Connections
Ship schedule coordination
- Lyttelton Cruise Terminal
Why book Legacy in Christchurch
Day Trips & Sightseeing Tours
Private, chauffeured experiences departing from Christchurch. All tours are exclusive — no shared buses, no waiting.
SightseeingThe Ultimate Christchurch Experience
The most comprehensive and immersive private Christchurch experience — a full-day journey covering the International Antarctic Centre, the Christchurch Gondola summit ride with panoramic views across the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps, punting on the Avon River, and the deeply moving Canterbury Earthquake Memorial.
- International Antarctic Centre
- Gondola summit ride
- Punting on the Avon
Day TripAlpine Bliss: Hanmer Springs Escape
Escape the city and head north into the Southern Alps foothills for a day of restorative alpine luxury at Hanmer Springs — New Zealand's most celebrated thermal resort. Naturally heated water fills outdoor pools from 28 to 42 degrees, set against a backdrop of Douglas fir and mountain ash forest. Return via the Waipara wine valley.
- Thermal pool entry included
- Waipara Valley scenic drive
- Gourmet alpine lunch
Day TripWings Over Whales: Kaikōura Flight
Experience New Zealand's most spectacular wildlife encounter from the air — a 30-minute scenic flight above the Kaikōura coastline spotting sperm whales from above. The aerial perspective — mountain range to your left, open Pacific to your right — is genuinely breathtaking. Includes the Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway and fur seal colony.
- Scenic whale-watching flight
- Kaikōura seal colony
- Peninsula village lunch
Day TripCoastal Giants: Kaikōura Day Trip
Journey north along one of New Zealand's most dramatically beautiful coastlines to Kaikōura — a small coastal town wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the towering Kaikōura Ranges. Your three-hour Whale Watch Kaikōura boat cruise operates with a 95% sighting guarantee year-round.
- Whale watch cruise included
- 95% sighting guarantee
- Seal colony stop
SightseeingGarden City Discovery
A full-day private exploration combining Christchurch's extraordinary natural beauty with its remarkable post-earthquake story. Begin in the magnificent Botanic Gardens — 21 hectares on the Avon River — then Quake City earthquake museum, the vibrant Arts Centre precinct, and panoramic Port Hills views across the Canterbury Plains.
- Botanic Gardens
- Quake City earthquake museum
- Arts Centre precinct
Day TripAkaroa French Charm
Journey to New Zealand's only French colonial settlement on this full-day private excursion through the volcanic landscape of Banks Peninsula to the charming harbour village of Akaroa. The undisputed highlight is the opportunity to swim with Hector's dolphins — the world's smallest and rarest dolphin, found only in New Zealand waters.
- Swim with Hector's dolphins
- French colonial village
- Banks Peninsula views
SightseeingChristchurch Essentials
The perfect introduction to Christchurch for visitors with limited time — a focused, expertly guided half-day private tour covering the magnificent Botanic Gardens, Cathedral Square, the remarkable Cardboard Cathedral, and the city's vibrant transitional architecture trail.
- Botanic Gardens
- Cathedral Square
- Transitional architecture trail
Day TripWaipara Wine Trail
Discover one of New Zealand's most exciting wine regions on this private full-day vineyard experience in North Canterbury's Waipara Valley. The region is acclaimed for its Riesling, Pinot Gris, and elegant Pinot Noir. Three carefully selected boutique wineries with a wine-matched gourmet lunch in the rolling Canterbury countryside.
- Three boutique wineries
- Pinot Noir & Riesling tastings
- Wine-matched gourmet lunch
Day TripBanks Peninsula Explorer
Venture beyond Christchurch into the extraordinary volcanic landscape of Banks Peninsula — an ancient shield volcano whose summit collapsed into the sea, creating a deeply indented coastline of sheltered harbours, hidden bays, and precipitous ridgelines. Includes the Barry's Bay Cheese Factory and the Little River artisan village.
- Dramatic volcanic harbour bays
- Barry's Bay Cheese tasting
- Little River artisan village
Legacy EPT Christchurch — 5 Woodham Courts, Linwood 8062