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Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Small Group Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim)
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Small Group Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim)
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Small Group Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim)
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Small Group Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim)
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Small Group Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim)

Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Small Group Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim)

By Canterbury Trails
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Overview

Discover the historic town of Akaroa and the magnificent natural beauty of the Banks Peninsula on this small group tour from Christchurch. Be amazed by the spectacular views of Akaroa Harbour and the Canterbury Plains on the high scenic drive from Christchurch, visit a cheese factory to taste locally made cheese and explore Akoroa's French influenced streets. You'll have the choice to join a nature and harbour cruise to see the rich variety of marine and bird life or to swim with Hector's Dolphins, the world smallest and rarest dolphins only found in New Zealand waters.

Activity location

  • Akaroa
    • Akaroa, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Akaroa
    • Akaroa, New Zealand

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, 14 May
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLight refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop off from all centrally located Christchurch hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedCafe lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAn Eco-marine harbour cruise - if option selected
  • What's includedWhat's includedCheese factory visit
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedAn Eco-marine adventure swimming with the Hector's Dolphins - if option selected
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A percentage of the tour price is used for the conservation of New Zealand's wildlife, environment and it's endangered species
  • Tour operator choices up from all accommodation: hotel, lodge, Bed & Breakfast in Christchurch. The tour operator will confirm the tour and leave a message at the Christchurch accommodation 24 hours prior to the tour date.
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking

Activity itinerary

Akaroa
  • 5h
You will travel to Akaroa over the beautiful Banks Peninsula on a high summit route which gives glorious views of farmlands, the Canterbury Plains and the distant Southern Alps as well as remote bays indenting the coastline. From the main wharf in Akaroa boats depart for a Nature Cruise on the harbour. See Hectors Dolphins, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and local bird life. Learn more about the local history from your boat skipper and be awed by the volcanic cliffs that act as sentinels to the harbour entrance. You will have an opportunity to wander around the charming 175 year old French harbour side village of Akaroa with its museum of settlers’ history, art and craft shops and studios before enjoying lunch at an award winning cafe.
Barrys Bay Cheese
  • 20m
On the journey back to Christchurch we visit the Cheese Factory at Barry’s Bay, the only one remaining on the peninsula from a bygone era.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAkaroa
    • Akaroa, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAkaroa
    • Akaroa, New Zealand

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