Akaroa Day Trip from Christchurch with Nature Cruise
Akaroa Day Trip from Christchurch with Nature Cruise Highlights
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- Small-group guided tour from Christchurch to Akaroa
- Carbon-neutral tour experience
- Scenic views of Akaroa and Banks Peninsula
- Stop in Little River
- Scenic Summit Road viewpoints
- Visit to Akaroa Lighthouse and waterfront
- 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise
- Chance to spot Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, white-flippered penguins and seabirds
- Lunch
- Bottled water and Kiwi snacks
- WiFi and USB charging
- Commentary from a knowledgeable guide
- Comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle
- Brief cheese sampling at Barry’s Bay Cheese
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What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Hector’s dolphins can sometimes be spotted during the nature cruise, along with other marine wildlife. Sightings are not guaranteed.
The itinerary allows approximately 4 hours in the Akaroa area, including lunch, local sightseeing and the 2-hour Nature Cruise.
The itinerary is focused on the Nature Cruise, so there is no time allocated for additional walks or local shopping in Akaroa.
Yes. There is a 25-minute stop in Little River, where you can stretch your legs or visit a local store, café or gallery.
Yes. Lunch, bottled water and Kiwi snacks are included, and there is also a short stop at Barry’s Bay Cheese where you can sample artisan cheeses.
The tour normally operates in forecast bad weather unless conditions create a health or safety risk. If an activity is cancelled by a third-party operator, the cost of that activity is refunded while the main tour continues.
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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.
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Pickup Locations
- Breakfree
- Christchurch Bus Interchange (Intercity Stop, on Lichfield Street)
- Christchurch City Hotel
- Commodore Hotel Christchurch Airport
- Crowne Plaza
