Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

Highlights

Enjoy convenience of reserved harbor cruise and lunch (if selected)
Gain insight into the settlement’s history and the area’s ecosystem
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Christchurch

Summary

Your tour starts with pickup from your Christchurch hotel. Hop aboard a bus and enjoy the scenery as you pass through South Island to Akaroa. On the way, gaze at Little River, Lake Forsyth, Lake Ellesmere, Gebbies Pass, and Governor's Bay. Arrive at the Akaroa crater, home to the scenic harbor and French settlement of Akaroa. Stop by the Barry's Bay Cheese Factory to taste locally made cheeses, and wander through the town, distinguished by colonial architecture, with your guide. If you chose to upgrade to lunch, you stop at popular Bully Hayes Restaurant on the waterfront. After lunch, board a catamaran for a 2-hour harbor cruise on the lookout for marine and bird life, including Hector's dolphins, the world's smallest oceanic dolphin. Your guide provides information on the ecosystem surrounding the bay and its marine inhabitants. The tour ends with drop-off at your Christchurch hotel.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours

Why take this tour?

Spend the day in Akaroa on this full-day trip from Christchurch, which includes round-trip transportation. The guided tour of the historic resort town ensures you hit all the local highlights, including Lakey Forsyth, Banks Peninsula, Gebbies Pass, and other landmarks. An included and prebooked harbor cruise gives you a peek at the local marine and bird life. Upgrade to add lunch.

What’s included?

Lunch - (if option chosen)
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

Operator Website

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Leisure Tours

About operator:

This Waipara wine region tour takes you to visit four wineries, with tastings, in a half-day trip from Christchurch. Enjoy samples of local reds and whites without worry of designating a driver as transportation is included. Listen to a guide's commentary about the local terroir to learn about the region as you travel. Upgrade to include a lunch with wine pairings.