Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Guided Crater Rim Walk and Picnic

Escape the crowds and embark on a guided Crater Rim Walk in Lyttelton. Enjoy stunning coastal views, historic landmarks, and a picnic lunch at a secluded beach.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sumner Beach (Cave Rock) - After meeting your guide at Lyttelton Port, you will be transported in a 12-seater van to Sumner Beach (approximately 10 minutes drive), where you will enjoy a hot drink on the deck of a seaside cafe overlooking the ocean and Cave Rock. This is a beautiful landmark and a great start to the day.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Walking poles
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Port pickup
  • Tea and coffee
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Additional Information

Escape the crowds and enjoy an incredible day in the great outdoors, on this stunning guided Crater Rim Walk. Lyttelton harbour is nestled inside an extinct volcano crater. You will be met at Lyttleton Port by your guide, and transported in a 12-seater van to Sumner Beach for hot drinks at a cafe overlooking the ocean.
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Location
Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
The Esplanade, Sumner Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michellenw9558ae
Mar 17, 2025
Crater Rim Walks - Nicole and Dee provided a wonderful excursion, starting with coffee and tea at a beautiful beachside cafe. The hike was a bit over 5 miles, around the crater, with stunning views. The day was unseasonably warm, but there were plenty of breaks and hikers could travel at their own pace, with one guide leading and the other walking at the end of the line. We had a shady spot for the provided picnic lunch and great conversation with our fellow travelers. We also left with the gift of a refillable water bottle as a memento from the day. The start of the hike is a bit strenuous as we travel uphill, but If you like hiking and stunning views, I highly recommend.
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Louise_b
Mar 7, 2025
The scenery was... - The scenery was fantastic. And Dee, our guide, was fabulous. Nicole from Crater Rim contacted us the day before the excursion with details on the excursion and that was comforting. I recommend this excursion.
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Coastal309727
Feb 27, 2025
Spectacular views. Amazing experience. - This was an absolutely incredible excursion! It started with a visit to a lovely coffee spot on the beach. The hike was spectacular. The guides could not have been better. The provided lunch was excellent. This was one of the highlights of our trip. Do not miss this excursion if you visit Christchurch.
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John
Feb 26, 2025
One of the best tour companies I’ve ever experienced - This was one of the best tour guide experiences I’ve ever had. Absolutely well prepared, planned, and executed! Well done!
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D7291ndnataliem
Feb 26, 2025
Crater Rim Extraordinaire - We had an amazing experience with spectacular views on our hike! We have been cruising New Zealand with multiple excursions but this was the best! Our guides, Nicole and Helen, were extremely thoughtful and kind. Thank you for our treasured memories! J&N
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Shirley_l
Feb 15, 2025
Well Worth the Effort - What a great day! So beautiful. Flick our guide was wonderful . Nicole’s communication about the tour excellent. The lunch was beyond yummy too!
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Climbhikeeat
Feb 13, 2025
Beautiful hike with a great guide - This tour gets you into gorgeous settings with beautiful views from a moderate hike. The lovely café stop at the beginning was also a wonderful touch. Flick guided our small group with humor, great information, and an ability to let everyone go around their own pace. Lunch was also delicious and accommodated those of us with food allergies. Highly recommend!!
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Lisawmurphy
Feb 9, 2025
Great active excursion with views! - Great experience with fantastic views. Nicole and Heidi were incredible hosts. Highly recommend this hike/walk!
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Monica_s
Feb 9, 2025
Great Experience - First class trek around crater rim, beautiful scenery and views, tour guides Nicole and Harriet were exceptional. Had tons of fun and picnic lunch was so tasty and fresh as well as our coffee stop on the beach beforehand, really nice touch.
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Mikehx2117zc
Feb 8, 2025
One of the absolute most gorgeous hikes you’ll ever take - I’ve hiked some of the most beautiful trails in the world and I can say with confidence that this hike is up there with the best of the best. The views are absolutely breathtaking from the moment you step foot in the bay of Taylor’s Mistake. From there you hike for a couple hours through some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever see. Nicole and Heidi were fantastic guides. The pre-hike coffee/tea is a great time to meet your fellow hikers, making the comraderie part of the remarkable experience. I highly recommend this tour.
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