About Us

Your Guides to Christchurch

Guide – Reg McConchie

With a background in the tourism and aviation industries, I spent 15 years running my own service business before turning my focus to sharing Christchurch with visitors.

As a long term Christchurch resident and after joining walking tours in cities around the world, I realised Christchurch deserved one that truly brought the city’s story to life.

Our Earthquake & Historical Tour explores the origins of Christchurch, the dramatic events of the 2010–2011 earthquakes, and the energy and creativity behind the city’s remarkable rebuild.

This tour starts from the Bridge of Remembrance - Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011 and on the corner of Cashel Street and Oxford Terrace. (Reg is pictured to the right with the Wizard of Christchurch - who at 93 years of age, is our city's most famous ambassador..)

If you are looking for something beyond our signature walking tour of Christchurch? At WALKnTALK, we can create tailored experiences for private groups, large parties, or travellers with a very specific interest.

Guide – Chris Gardener

My name is Chris Gardener and I found tour guiding to be an inspiring new career choice after working as a health practitioner for 15 years.

Christchurch was our port of entry to New Zealand 12 years ago, when my family and I first arrived here. The resilience and creativity of the city impressed me then and keeps impressing me today. We chose to raise our children in the rural beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula before finally making the move to Otautahi in 2024. Since then my love for the place keeps growing with every bit that I learn and understand — just like my excitement to share that with travellers from near and far.

I enjoy the Walk n Talk tours as a perfect way to explore the inner city and its rich and dramatic history of adventure and adversity, tragedy and resilience.

Guide – Sue Smart

Having lived in several countries and travelled widely, I’ve always enjoyed meeting people from around the world and sharing stories.

New Zealand became our permanent home 16 years ago, and like many “new Kiwis” we’ve explored this remarkable country from top to bottom.

These days I’m delighted to share the stories, history and resilience of Christchurch — our small but fascinating slice of paradise. I'm a passionate Christchurch storyteller!