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Akaroa Day Tour

By Leisure Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$330 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • 2-hour nature cruise on Akaroa Harbour
  • Lunch with views
  • View Wildlife - Seals, Dolphins, Penguins & Sea Birds
  • Visit Barry's Bay Cheese Factory
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Activity location

  • Akaroa
    • Akaroa, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christchurch City - central
    • Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Check availability

Akaroa Day Tour including Lunch and Harbour Cruise LT01

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
  • Food only

A fully immersive day tour from Christchurch City to the coastal town of Akaroa. Plenty of stops along the way to take photos and soak up the views. Your driver guide will give live commentary about the area on your way.

A gorgeous nature cruise on Akaroa Harbour to view the locaL wuldlife and quite often dolphins appear. A gorgeous lunch, a taste of NZ cheese and back to your accommodation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$330.00 x 1 AdultNZ$330.00
Total
Price is NZ$330.00
Until Wed, 3 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2 hour Wildlife Cruise on Akaroa Harbour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop off to your accommodation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary with your driver/guide

Know before you book

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Only suitable for collapsible wheelchairs

What you can expect

Begin your journey from Christchurch at 8.30am,

Travel through the volcanic landscapes of Banks Peninsula towards Akaroa. En route, enjoy scenic stops including the Sign of the Takahe, Lake Ellesmere, and Little River. Pause at the Hilltop lookout for panoramic views over Akaroa Harbour, nestled within an ancient volcanic crater. Continue into the historic township of Akaroa, known for its French heritage, boutique shops, charming streetscapes, and whaling-era stories. Take time to dine at a local eatery prior to your nature cruise. Join your 2-hour harbour nature cruise with Black Cat, view Hector’s dolphins, seals, native seabirds, and dramatic volcanic sea cliffs.

On the return journey, stop at Barry’s Bay to sample locally crafted artisan cheeses.

Location

Activity location

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    Akaroa
    • Akaroa, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Christchurch City - central
    • Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand