Let Christchurch sweep you off your feet. Glide into the hills on a gondola for a breathtaking dinner. Experience wildlife and festivities led by Maori in a wildlife reserve, and take a twilight tour of the city.

Your evening begins at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in the Moari Pa (village). The chief greets you in his native tongue and dress and the Powhiri (welcome ceremony) begins. Celebrate natives and visitors being brought together and united in spirit. The gathering continues with traditional dancing, emotional waiata aroha (love songs), and the chance for you to learn the Haka (war dance).

After the ceremony, take time to tour the wildlife reserve, one of New Zealand’s top attractions. Observe native wildlife first-hand and learn about the diversity of the country’s natural environment and history. Home to countless species—including emus, lemurs, monkeys, and of course the kiwi—the reserve invites guests to watch, touch, and feed its unique native wildlife.

Ascend 1,500 feet (500 m) to the rim of Christchurch’s extinct volcano on a gondola. An unobstructed panorama surrounds you—the Christchurch skyline, Pacific Ocean, and Southern Alps. Savor the views and flavors of the Canterbury region at the Christchurch Gondola Restaurant. After a delicious three-course à la carte dinner, travel back to the city center, where you’ll wrap up your evening with a guided nighttime tour of the “Garden City.”

Inclusions :

• Roundtrip trasfers from your hotel
• Entry to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
• Maori experience
• Gondola ticket
• Dinner at Christchurch Gondola Restaurant
• City center tour

Available:
Daily

Departure and return location:
Approx 5:45 PM; from the lobby of your Christchurch hotel

Return time and location:
Approx. 10 PM; to the lobby of your Christchurch hotel

Duration:
Approx. 4 to 4 1/2 hours

Note:
Children under 8 participate for free.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required. Contact Canterbury Leisure Tours at least 24 hours before your trip date to ensure your reservation and to arrange departure time for tour selected. Please arrive at the departure point 15 minutes prior to your departure time. Upon pick-up, present your voucher and photo ID in exchange for service.