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Discover Akaroa: Self Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.

Nestled on the East Coast of the South Island, the quiet seaside town of Akaroa is best known for its volcanic hills and the dolphins that are found in the bay. On this self-guided audio tour, you will enjoy the tranquil setting and the stunning natural views along the harbour. You will also see the old lighthouse and learn about its interesting French history at the Akaroa Museum. Visit the town wharf, whale try pots, war memorial, corner of Lavaud and Balguerie, St Patrick's Catholic Church, the Old French cemetery, the giant's house, French forecourt and Rue Jolie. Known as the Paris of New Zealand this tour will delight and enthral all at your own pace.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.

No admission fees or physical guide included.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey

Available only in English.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Audio files and GPS map

Self-Paced

Admission Fees

Transportation

Food/drinks

Audio Device

What To Expect

1

Akaroa Museum

Visit the War Memorial of Akaroa and learn about its history

15 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Akaroa Lighthouse

Visit the impressive six-sided wooden lighthouse in Akaroa and learn about its fascinating history

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Discover Akaroa: Self Guided Audio Tour

Reviews

4.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Relaxing in Akaroa

    cosseyp,

    Nov 28, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We loved our stay in Akaroa. Easy walking around the shops, cafes and sites. Great food. The gardens were in bloom with roses!

  • Excellent

    R7056KVmarkh,

    Nov 17, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Read the previous review and was fore-warned to download the tour before setting off. It worked well and the information was current and relevant. Nice little city with eclectic shopping and good food.

  • Self guided tour

    Mutti1171,

    Jan 18, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    If you are not the best with technology I would not suggest this audio self guided tour. That being said I may not be the best one to write this review. Once I figured out how to get this on my phone I needed to refer to the map that I had downloaded on my phone. It would have been easier to have the map in hand while listening to the audio. Sadly I would not recommend this.

  • We really liked walking around on our...

    Danette L,

    Mar 6, 2018

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We really liked walking around on our own time seeing the sights of Akaroa. Thanks Viator!

  • Free WiFi to be able to utilize this...

    Debra S,

    Mar 3, 2018

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    Free WiFi to be able to utilize this tour was non-existant. We couldn't get download with using our own data plan and costing us more money. We were not told on website to download prior to getting to Akaroa which then we would have been able to use it. Well we still walked around and enjoyed the city. Not worth the money.

  • Loved the sound effects - and the...

    Marion M,

    Jan 2, 2018

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Loved the sound effects - and the ease of going from one highlight to the other without having to think too much about it. Easy to download too.

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