Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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
Lake Ellesmere
Travel to Akaroa via Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth and Little River
Options
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
Akaroa - Cruise Only
Akaroa - Cruise only: Akaroa Day Tour including a 2 hour Nature Cruise on Akaroa Harbour (No lunch included)
Pickup included
Reviews
246 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Akaroa
RAAJESH B,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent t trip and our guide Terry was awesome. The boat ride and the views were simply great
Beautiful paradise of Akaroa
Kalpana R,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Akaroa was amazing. The beautiful scenic route and thoughtful charming stops were well planned.The Akaroa Nature Cruise is an unforgettable experience.We managed to come across many dolphins and amazing seals and NZ native sea animals basking in the sun on few stoppages.We were lucky that the weather was perfect
What a fantastic day,...
Veronica J,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic day, would highly recommend this company and trip to everyone Our driver/guide for the day, Diana, was an absolute gem. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. Would certainly do another trip with her
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Janine K,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I was unwell and was not able to have the lunch or the boat trip. I contacted Viator many times asking for a refund of just the lunch and the cruise which they would not have paid for. This was August and I have never had a reply or refund.
Excellent tour. Breathtaking scenery!
sonjas370,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had a wonderful time on the excursion! Pete was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, and the lunch option could not have been more fresh or delicious. Our skippers on the cruise were also entertaing and wonderful. Highly recommend this tour!
Tour guide was very...
Debra K,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He showed us some really beautiful scenery. We had a great time.
Fabulous experience
Sonja B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful day out. Our guide Scotty was informative and knowledgeable, funny and a great driver. Akaroa was charming and picturesque. The catamaran cruise was fun. It was a beautiful drive with amazing views and the last stop at Barry’s Bay Cheese was delicious!
Great tour
R6154LFstefanies,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour guide, Terry, who went above and beyond. Well organised, very informative, Very enjoyable and we had a great day. Thank you
Akaroa tour
justinpU7172NZ,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pete was a fantastic, witty and knowledgeable tour guide in a clean and comfortable van. Would 100% trek with them again
Pete was great! The...
jacob s,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pete was great! The group was great! Loved the scenery! Very unique experience because you don’t hear about it a lot! Cheers!
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