Cruise Season 2011/12

Canterbury Cruise Season

Akaroa will be the main port of call for cruise ships visiting Canterbury this season. This French inspired seaside village located just 83 kilometres from Christchurch city is known for its picturesque scenery, plentifyful wildlife, craft stores and cafés.

Just 90 minutes from Akaroa is Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island. With much on offer Christchurch is a great day trip option. If you wish to travel to Christchurch and spend your day there, you have number of options once you ship berths in Akaroa.

 

Before you travel to Christchurch

Contact the Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre, Christchurch's official Visitor Centre, to ensure you secure your Christchurch experience. Many of our cruise visitors leave it too late and try and book on arrival which is not always possible and leads to disappointment. The i-SITE Visitor Centre, endorsed by Tourism New Zealand, has exclusive deals and a team of experts to help you find the attractions, activities and transport options to best suit you and your budget before your arrival in the Garden City.

To maximise your time in Christchurch and to avoid disappointment, contact a Christchurch i-SITE consultant for bookings and enquiries. Contact us through email info@christchurchnz.com or phone +64 3 379 9629 now.

 

Transport only option - Day Trip to Christchurch

Operator name: Akaroa Shuttle
Departs Akaroa - 10.30 am
Departs Christchurch - 3.00pm
Price - $50.00* per person

* Prices and times are current at time of writing, please check when making a booking. If you are paying by credit card there will be a credit card fee of 1.7 % added onto your booking.

 

Tour options

There is a range of tour option that include pick up/ drop off from your berth in Akaroa. Some tours included:

  • Banks peninsula, Akaroa and surrounding bays
  • The main attractions of Christchurch and its surrounds
  • Major landmarks and gardens of Christchurch city
  • Sheep farm and wine trails
  • Scenic locations between Akaroa and Christchurch

 

Charters are also available. Please contact us for more details about different tour options.

 

Christchurch Attractions- Highlights for Cruise Visitors

 

For further information and trusted advice contact us at:

Phone: +64 3 379 9629
Toll free: 0800 4 BEST DEALS (NZ only)
Email: info@christchurchnz.com

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