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The Day the Earth Shook
Overview
The "Christchurch Earthquakes" reshaped the city forever. It changed the way people live and how they view life. It also changed the way we dine.
This tour highlights the effects the earthquakes had on our dining habits and how the city has adapted to post quake life.
Duration
4hrs starting at 1pm
Pricing
$150pp
Adventure Scale
Daring Diner
Hosted in
Christchurch City
Includes
All food and some drinks
Tour Highlights
This walking tour takes you on a journey through the central city visiting eateries and dining halls.
You will get to see what the city went through before, during and after the earthquakes and how it has adapted to post quake life, all from the view point of our food culture.
Visit old buildings made new and see the lengths Christchurch people went to in order to keep their business open.
Welles Street
This iconic building has had many uses in the past century, its latest incarnation is a spectacular dining hall were you will try a selection of local craft beers and their special platter.
The re-start mall
The re-start mall got the heart of the central city pumping again. You will visit on of the original vendors of the re-start mall in their new location and learn the story of the "container mall" plus try something a little different and diverse to eat.
Smash Palace
To continue trading Cantabrians went to great lengths, even converting an old bus into one of the most popular bars in the city.
Little High
The hustle and bustle of a purpose built dining location that offers so many selections it will have you returning time and time again.
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Tour Guide
Kerry
Tour Guide/Owner
Hi, my name is Kerry. I am a keen sportsman, a husband and father to two grown children.
My real passions in life are travel and food, I love the influence food has had on our history and how it impacts our day to day lives.
I created this business so I could experience the world through it’s food and now I am happy to be able to share this with others. The full story of how it all began and the journey so far is in our blog.
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Start/Pick up point
You will meet your tour guide on the corner of Manchester and Welles Street. Please be there 5 minutes before the tour starts.
Cancelation Policy
You are entitled to cancel this booking at any time prior to seven (7) days prior of the date for the delivery of the Tour and receive a full refund from FLGL.
Requirements
This is a walking tour so suitable foot ware is required.
Some video content will accompany the tour, a smart phone with a QR reader app is necessary.
Tips
We cover the subject of the Christchurch Earthquake in this tour some subject matter may be sensitive.
