Lyttelton Discovery Cruise
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Port
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Cruise scenic Lyttelton Harbour -- an extinct volcanic crater and the shipping gateway to Antarctica.
This two-hour discovery cruise aboard a tour catamaran offers full commentary by a knowledgeable local skipper. You will get up close to the water and go in search of one of the world's rarest and smallest dolphins -- the Hector's or New Zealand dolphin.
This is also a journey of marine life discovery. Watch for breeding spotted shags, white-fronted terns and numerous species of gull. As well as the natural wildlife, you will see evidence of the harbor's violent volcanic past.
Lyttelton also boasts a fascinating history, and your skipper will point out the many significant sites including those of the early Maori and European settlers.
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as you hear the stories of the historical Lyttelton township and the legends surrounding Ripapa Island.