It can be walked, we are in our sixties and made it, we took a couple of short rests but it can be done, once into town and that is easy from the jetty, it is up hill to the giants house, the last bit quite steep, have water and good walking shoes, it is quite a scenic walk.

The Garden of Tane and the Giants House are about 30 - 40 minutes walking time apart. To go to the Giants House you turn left from the jetty and head through the village and take a right turn up the hill - about 25 minutes. Look at the map they will give you to see the street you take. The Garden of Tane is in the other direction from the jetty exit so depending on how much time you have you may need to choose between the two.

Very sorry, unfortunately not..!

Hello Francis, First of all sorry this response is so late, just saw your question. Its is possible for you to come to the garden, but you will probably not be able to access the top parts of the garden, but you will be able to see most of it from the bottom lawn. The driveway is quite steep, not sure if the scooter would be able to come up it. But, if it can the person on the entrance will be able to open the driveway gate for you, so no steeps to access the bottom portion of the garden. Hope to see you at The Giants House and I hope this information helps. Kind Regards Josie

It's 20$ to get it When cruise ships are tendering there are shuttle buses running along the port but u still have to walk up the hill from the main road !!!!

•Garden visit : $20 per adult, $10 per child (2 - 15 years of age) •Family Concession Prices: ◦2 Adults + 1 Child $45 ◦2 Adults + 2 Children $50 ◦2 Adults + 3 Children $55 ◦2 Adults + 4 Children $60 ◦Students (with ID) $17 ◦Seniors (with NZ gold card ID) $17 •For group visits (10 or more) to see both the house, gallery and the garden: $22.50pp+ GST •Garden visit : $20 per adult, $10 per child (2 - 15 years of age) •Family Concession Prices: ◦2 Adults + 1 Child $45 ◦2 Adults + 2 Children $50 ◦2 Adults + 3 Children $55 ◦2 Adults + 4 Children $60 ◦Students (with ID) $17 ◦Seniors (with NZ gold card ID) $17 •For group visits (10 or more) to see both the house, gallery and the garden: $22.50pp+ GST

Hello, We are about 15minute walk from the location you will get of the ship, there is also a free shuttle available, which will drop you off at the entrance, my access is a bit steep so please wear suitable foot wear...please see my website for any more info thegiantshouse co nz Kind regards Josie

Hi Carol, Yes, I do Bed and breakfast.. Please have a look on my website for prices. thegiantshouse co nz I Have a lovely garden cafe which is only open in summer garden hours.. Hope that helps.. Kind regards Josie

Hi Vicky, Yes, you can catch the French Connection or Akaroa Shuttle bus..they leave daily from Christchurch... Hope that helps, and love forward to having you at The Giants House... kind Regards Josie

Hello, You can drive all the way to the top of the drive, just ask the lady on the gate, who will open the gate for you...the bottom part of the garden is flat (with grass and gravel) and you can see most of the garden from the bottom. and the garden cafe is at the bottom.. There are pictures on my website thegiantshouse Hope that helps, and hope to see you here.. Kind regards Josie