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