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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa village. Experience a Nature Cruise with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin - the Hector's Dolphin, as well as penguins and other sea birds. And you'll see giant volcanic sea cliffs and hear about Akaroa's fascinating past. The Tour also includes a delightful lunch at Bully Hayes Restaurant.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Lunch - (if option chosen)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Driver/guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Akaroa

Following a morning pickup by air-conditioned coach from your Christchurch hotel, head out along the road to Akaroa to begin your tour. Tour includes Tourism Award Winning & Supreme Tourism Award winning cruise, on Akaroa Harbour. Visit the beautiful unspoilt old French whaling depot of Akaroa. A charming small township nestled in a inner harbour bay of Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula. The township contains a host of historic buildings, craft and gift shops together with a multitude of idyllic photo opportunities. Lunch is available at the naturally picturesque setting of Akaroa Village at the popular Bully Hayes. (Lunch is an optional extra) In the afternoon enjoy the Akaroa Harbour Cruise on the Canterbury Cat. On your return journey to Christchurch a stop will be made at the Barry’s Bay Cheese factory, where you will get to sample some fine New Zealand cheese

•Admission Not Applicable
2

Lake Ellesmere

Travel to Akaroa via Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth and Little River

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Akaroa - Cruise Only

Akaroa - Cruise only: Akaroa Day Tour including a 2 hour Nature Cruise on Akaroa Harbour (No lunch included)
Pickup included

Akaroa Day Tour w/ Lunch

Akaroa Day Tour: Tour includes lunch at Bully Hayes restaurant and a 2 hour Nature Cruise on Akaroa Harbour.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.57

222 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Small group ...

    Gwen G,

    Jun 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Small group Excellent knowledgeable guide Gorgeous scenery Good food Saw Hector’s dolphins and a fur seal nursery Highly recommended!

  • Great experience, Scotty...

    Josemaria H,

    May 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience, Scotty was a knowledgeable and fun guide. The area had scenic views and we were lucky enough to see numerous dolphins and seals on the cruise. Highly recommended!

  • Beautiful place to visit

    Melisa B,

    Apr 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a great relaxing day out. Stopping first at a great lookout. Then onto the picturesque Akaroa, a beautiful quaint town which put on a scrumptious meal. Saw Hector dolphins and seals while on the boat tour which was awesome.

  • Alan is a friendly and...

    Roselyn S,

    Apr 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Alan is a friendly and informative driver who is kind enough to cater to the requests of his traveller's, he stopped at the lighthouse for us to take photos. Akoroa day trip is perfect way to see stunning scenery and have great experiences on the black cat wildlife cruise, delicious lunch at Bully Hayes. However, for a even greater experience I wonder if a short stop could be made in the old Akoroa township first.

  • Awesome

    Andre M,

    Apr 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was absolutely great Rob the Driver was very nice and took is Time to show us around a Great man.

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4.57
222 reviews
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