Discover Akaroa and Banks Peninsula on a day trip from Christchurch. Explore breathtaking scenery from coastline to farmlands. Visit Little River Gallery, Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory, and meet wild Penguins at Flea Bay Akaroa.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- After hotel pick up the bus will depart at the scheduled time from Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave (near the corner of Worcester Blvd), Christchurch Central, Christchurch. Look for a distinctive black Mercedes minibus
Experience
- Journey from Christchurch to explore the Akaroa and the Banks Pensinula
- Experience a nature safari courtesy of the experts at Pohatu Penguins Habitat
- Enjoy scenic stopovers at spectacular lookouts, a boutique art gallery, and an award-winning cheese factory
- Travel in comfort by minibus with free onboard WIFI and USB charging ports
- Savor a scrumptious special lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea refreshments
- Return transport by comfortable minibus
- Experienced guide
- Live commentary
- Scenic stops
- Lunch
- Morning and afternoon tea refreshments
- Nature safari at Pohatu Penguins Habitat
- Complimentary WIFI and USB charging ports
- Admission to the quirky Giants House at Akaroa
- Choose between the standard 2-hour nature safari, or the special extended 4-hour option, which incorporates all standard tour activities plus additional highlights such as visits to the spectacular cliff-tops, red beech forest, fur seals, and an exploration of Flea Bay.
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
Know before you go
- You may be in contact with domesticated animals (e.g. sheep) including feeding, patting and grooming. The availability and or accessibility of baby animals is not guaranteed
- Hotel pickup and drop off can be arranged directly with the local operator from centrally located hotels with sufficient notice
- New Zealand weather is unpredictable at any time of the year. Whilst you'll be warm inside the bus, dress or prepare for all seasons as much of Canterbury is surprisingly remote. Wear walking shoes or boots with good grip soles that can cope with a bit of mud in wet conditions