Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

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Partially Refundable If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
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Akaroa - Cruise Only

2 Adults x $151.75

$303.50

Approx Total

$303.50

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

2 Adults x $175.10

$350.20

Approx Total

$350.20

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

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Lunch - (if option chosen)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Overview

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.

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123 Motel 23 Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
136 On Bealey Motel 136 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
162 Kings of Riccarton Motel 162 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
166 Majestic Court Motel 166 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
2 On Whiteleigh & 239 On Lincoln Motel 2 Whiteleigh Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 08024
298 Westside Motor Lodge 298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
306 Motel Apartments 306 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
311 Motel Riccarton 311 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
63 at Cranford Motel 67 Cranford Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8054
Aalton Motel 19 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Abbey Motor Lodge 209 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Academy Motor Lodge 62 Creyke Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Achilles Motel 118 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Addington Court Motel 197 Lincoln Road, Cnr Lincoln Rd & Twigger Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
Addington Stadium Motel 67 Lincoln Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
Adina Heritage Christchurch 28 - 30 Cathedral Square, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Adleburgh Homestay 12 Holly Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Admiral Motel 168 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Adorian Motel 347 Worcester Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8062
Alcala Motor Lodge 100 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Alexandra Court Motel 960 Colombo Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Alglenn Motel 59 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Amross Court Motor Lodge 61 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Annabelle Court Motel 42 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Aotea Motel 302 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Apollo Motel Christchurch 288 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Arcadia Motel 564 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8023
Arden Hotel 840 - 848 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Arena Motel 30 Whiteleigh Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
Argyle on the Park motel 145 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Arthur's Court Motor Lodge 110 Sherborne Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ashford Motor Lodge 35 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ashleigh Court Motel 47 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Asure Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments 280 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
At The Right Place 85 - 87 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Athena Motel 160 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Avalon Accommodation 301 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Azena Motel 12 Cranford Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Bealey Avenue Motel 229 Bealey Avenue, City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bealey Quarter - The Studios 263 Bealey Avenue, The Bealey Quarter, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bella Vista Motel & Apartments 193 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bellano Motel Suites 77 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Belmont Motor Inn 172 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
BreakFree On Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Camelot Motor Lodge 28 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Carnmore Hagley Park 22 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Carnmore Hagley Park 22 Ricarton Road, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Cashel Court Motel 457 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Casino Court Motor Lodge 76 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
CentrePoint on Colombo Motel 859 Colombo Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton 189 Dean Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Cherry Tree Lodge 12 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Christchurch Motel 252 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Christchurch Park Motel 250 Westminster St, Mairehau, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8034
City Central Motel Apartments 252 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
City Centre Motel 876 Colombo Street, Christchurch Centrial, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
City Worcester Motel 336 Worcester Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8062
Classique Lodge Motel 290 Blenheim Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Coachman Motel 316A Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Colombo in the City 863 Colombo Street, City Centre - closest motel to city centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Colonial Inn Motel 43 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Country Glen Lodge 107 Bealey Avenue, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Courtesy Court Motel 33 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Cranford Cottages And Motel 63 Cranford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Cranford Oak Motel 116 McFaddens Road, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8052
Crowne Plaza Christchurch, an IHG hotel 764 Colombo Street, Armagh St., Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Delago Motel Apartments 31 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Diplomat Motel 127 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Distinction Christchurch Hotel 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Earnslaw Motel 288 Blenheim Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Econo Lodge Canterbury Court 140 Lincoln Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
FYFFE On Riccarton Motor Lodge 208 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Ferry Motel 330 Ferry Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Fino Hotel & Suites 87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Garden Hotel 110 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8061
Glenmore House 6 Peartree Lane, Hillsborough, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8022
Gothic Heights Motel 430 Hagley Avenue, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hagley Park Motel 13 Darvel Street, (Corner Ayr Street), Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hotel 115 Christchurch 115 Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hotel Carlton Mill 17 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection 456 Papanui Rd, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8542
Hotel Montreal 363 Montreal Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Ibis Christchurch 107 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Ilam Motel 250 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Lorenzo Motor Lodge 36 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
MCM Motel Christchurch 241 Bealey Avenue, Central, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Merivale Court Motel 97 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Merivale Manor 122 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Milano Motor Lodge 87 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square 52 Cathedral Square, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Parkview on Hagley 1 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Pavilions Hotel 42 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Quality Suites Amore 168 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments 113 Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Raceway Motel 222 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City 264-266 Tuam Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Randolph Motel / Apartments 79 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Riccarton Motor Lodge 214 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Riccarton mall motel 142 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Roma on Riccarton Motel 38 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Rosewood Court Motel 85 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Rydges Latimer Christchurch 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Salerno Motel Apartments 148 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Scenic Hotel Cotswold 88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Sherborne Motor Lodge 94 Sherborne Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Southern Comfort Motel 53 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Sudima Christchurch City 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments 175 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Adelphi 49 Papanui Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
The Classic Villa 17 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
The George Christchurch 50 Park Terrace, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Mayfair 155 Victoria Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Muse Christchurch 159 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
The Parque 12 Dublin Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Riccarton Hotel 106 Mandeville St, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8400
Tower Junction Motor Lodge 112 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Tudor Court Motel 57 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Tui Lodge Motel 286 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Tuscana Motor Lodge 74 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Vita Nova Motel 290 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041

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Itinerary

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 (Pass By)

Travel to Akaroa via Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth and Little River
Barrys Bay Cheese

Visit the Barry's Bay Cheese Factory for a cheese tasting of locally made cheeses, the only remaining cheese factory on the peninsula from a bygone era. Next you can enjoy the quaint colonial architecture and wander around the charming 150 year old French harbor side village of Akaroa with its museum of settlers' history, art and craft shops and studios and al fresco cafes and wine bars. In the late-afternoon, hop back aboard your coach for the drive back to your Christchurch hotel, where your tour will come to an end.

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

Partially Refundable

April 20100% refund

April 26No refund

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Beautiful Day in Akaroa with lunch and cruise

Published on Feb, 2025

Curvy road to get there, but well worth the drive. Great guide, terrific lunch, and the boat tour was beautiful

Amazing tour and guide

Published on Feb, 2025

This was the highlight of our 3 month visit to NZ. Scenery breathtaking from start to finish, great stops for photos and lunch. Cruise was amazing. Pete was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and had a soothing voice, spicing up the tour with good humor and good music. He even made an unplanned stop on our return home to let me retrieve my prescription glasses, that I left behind!

Fascinating & enjoyable day-out

Published on Feb, 2025

Everything went smoothly, from hotel pick-up to drop-off. Steph, our driver, was friendly and knowledgeable. We had to adapt to the weather forecast, but that just meant stopping points were shuffled around seamlessly, and we went on an earlier harbour cruise. The cruise part was also friendly, with humour thrown in, too. We saw Hector's dolphins & fir seals and enjoyed the coastal scenery over the 2 hour cruise. Back at Akaroa, the lunch was tasty, and we drove back via a short stop at a cheese-making factory and some high viewpoints for photos. Everything was pitched just right for an enjoyable day.

Great value for money and great experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Carmen our guide was very friendly and welcoming. We had a great showing of dolphins. The food at the restaurant was tasty

Wonderful day trip to Akaroa.

Published on Jan, 2025

If the weather is good , this is a perfect trip.The hills were enshrouded with clouds when we left Christchurch but we had sunshine and warm weather in Akaroa. Saw lots of dolphins on our boat ride and the scenery was spectacular on our drive. Our guide, Jude was wonderful and gave us lots of good information.

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