Panoramic vistas around every bend are the hallmark of this wonderful half-day adventure that takes in the scenic splendor of idyllic Canterbury and includes a farm visit and a concluding city drive through Christchurch. Settle into the motorcoach and begin with a spin around Lyttelton Harbour, formed 11 million years ago when a massive volcano erupted and the sea filled its crater. Then continue over Gebbies Pass to Manderley Farm, located near picturesque Little River. Owners Ross and Mary Millar will welcome you to their charming property and entertain you with a sheepdog exhibition and a fascinating sheep shearing demonstration. Refresh with morning tea before rejoining your coach for a drive along the shores of Lake Ellesmere, one of New Zealand's most important wetland habitats, and through the township of Tai Tapu en route to Christchurch, situated around the Avon River and showcasing beautiful gothic architecture and blooming gardens.