ASEA SEC 5
Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Principles in Structural Engineering and Construction
Christchurch, New Zealand, November 30 - December 3, 2020
Cultural and Networking Tours
Cultural tours are planned for December 2, 2020 (Wednesday) and December 3, 2020 (Thursday).
Interested participants and guests can register at ASEA-SEC-5 registration page.
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2020
Cultural Tour 1: Christchurch City Highlights
Tour Information
- Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (3-hour Tour)
- Pick up location: Ara Institute of Canterbury
- Price: $30 / person
- Minimum Number of Tour Participants: 10
- Reservations must be made by November 20, 2020. Without the minimum number of 10 participants, the tour shall be cancelled. Full refunds for Cultural Tour 1 shall be given to the tour registrants if the tour is cancelled.
- Tour includes:
- The tour vehicle will have bottled water for all the participants.
- Full Commentary provided
Tour Description
The tour commences in the central city of Christchurch and covers the area completely devastated by the Christchurch earthquakes in February 2011. The guide will explain both the history of the city and the effects of the earthquake, and you will see for yourself both the destructive powers of nature and the rebuild taking place. On leaving the inner city, the tour travels to Mona Vale, a historic homestead and gardens. We then travel to the Sign of the Takahe, a historic building with a lookout providing spectacular views over the city, Canterbury Plains, and to the Southern Alps. The tour then travels via the Port Hills and Lyttleton Harbour by way of the Sign of the Kiwi and Governors Bay to the Port of Lyttleton. The tour proceeds through the Lyttleton harbor tunnel to the seaside suburb of Sumner and cave rock before returning to the central city where the tour will conclude.
Tour Highlights
There will be photo opportunities at all the key destinations.
- Central Christchurch, including the badly earthquake-damaged city center. There will be full commentary on the impact of the earthquakes and the rebuild that is in progress
- Christchurch Botanical Gardens
- Mona Vale House and Gardens
- Sign of the Takahe with magnificent view over the entire city from the coastline to the mountains
- Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour
- Sumner Beach and township
Thursday, Dec 3, 2020
Cultural Tour 2: Sheep Farm and Wine Tour
Tour Information
- Time: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (7-hour Tour)
- Pick up location: Ara Institute of Canterbury
- Price: $95 / person
- Minimum Number of Tour Participants: 10
- Reservations must be made by November 20, 2020. Without the minimum number of 10 participants, the tour shall be cancelled. Full refunds for Cultural Tour 2 shall be given to the tour registrants if the tour is cancelled.
- Tour includes:
- Morning tea and Lunch will be provided (included in the cost).
- Full Commentary provided
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy the experience of watching sheepdogs work, rounding up the flock of sheep, and penning them in for you to touch and photograph. In an operational shearing shed, a shearing demonstration has been arranged, and details of the wool and handling will be explained. The sheep farm tour is followed by morning tea with the farmer and his wife in the farmhouse.
- A Brief Stop to Explore the Craft Shops at a Small Canterbury Service Township of Little River.
- Travel to Hill Top Hotel, which will offer you a commanding view of Akaroa Harbour. Here a wonderful lunch has been arranged for your enjoyment.
- Visit Two Canterbury Wineries where Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc dominate local plantings. At both wineries, fine wines have been arranged for your tasting enjoyment.