The Blooming Heart of Canterbury (A Small-Group Tour)
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Hafen
Lyttelton (Christchurch), Neuseeland
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Aktivitätsebene
Moderate
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$169
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 4 Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
A Heart for Community:
Connect with the heart and soul of a vibrant community. Whether you're meeting friendly locals, encountering heirloom cultures, engaging with Native peoples, exploring hidden corners, or discovering beloved eateries, let lasting memories begin with warmth, hospitality, and genuine connection.
New Zealanders are known for their genuine hospitality and for pride in their homes and gardens. This enchanting experience invites you to meet some locals who open their doors to share their personal spaces, offering a glimpse into the harmonious blend of a century-old farmhouse and woodland garden that defines New Zealand living.
A scenic drive takes you along the shores of Lyttleton Harbour and to the top of Dyers Pass for a view from the Canterbury plains to the Southern Alps — the views are spectacular.
Arriving at Ballymoney — a gorgeous old farmhouse — for a heartfelt, warm welcome from the homeowners. As you step into their home, you're treated like family, invited to share in their stories and traditions and become part of their home for a few hours.
After a traditional morning tea or coffee, explore the house and garden with your hosts. They happily share their knowledge and experience developing their much-loved property over the past few years. The garden features established peonies, rhododendrons, roses, perennials, and mature trees with an avenue of quince trees leading down to the cutting garden and to the farmland beyond.
The centennial home has recently undergone a significant renovation. It has been tastefully restored into a traditional New Zealand family home with many warm, welcoming features, from the open fires and farm kitchen to the bedrooms with garden views.
You'll leave with a profound appreciation for a seamless blend of Kiwi hospitality and a welcoming home and garden.
Notes:
Travel time is approximately one hour each way. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Terrain includes areas within the venue accessible via two steps, which participants must be able to climb without assistance. This tour does not include drop-off in Christchurch City Centre.