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Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise, Small-Group Day Tour - Canterbury Trails

Cruise Akaroa's volcanic harbour for rare Hector's dolphins, little penguins and fur seals on a small-group day tour from Christchurch, max 8. Includes the scenic Banks Peninsula drive, a cheese factory stop, lunch and complimentary hotel pickup.

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise, Small-Group Day Tour - Canterbury Trails
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Phone
+64 3 384 6148
Email
info@trails.co.nz
Address

29 Stanmore Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch

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Opening hours

7am to 7pm, 7 Days

Discover Akaroa, New Zealand's historic French village, on a small-group day tour from Christchurch, capped at eight guests. Your guide collects you from your hotel, so you never need to drive. You take the scenic crater-rim route over Banks Peninsula, with a stop at a local cheese maker, then board a nature cruise on Akaroa's sheltered volcanic harbour in search of rare Hector's dolphins, fur seals, little blue penguins and seabirds. There is time to explore the village and a cafe lunch along the way. An easy, relaxed day for all ages. Includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off, the cruise and an expert guide. Maximum eight guests.

Pricing and Conditions

  • Adult: $770.00
  • Child: $385.00

Minimum age

2 years old

Conditions

Small-group Akaroa day tour from Christchurch on Banks Peninsula, capped at 8 guests. Includes the scenic crater-rim drive, a cheese factory visit, a curated lunch and a harbour nature cruise to see rare Hector's dolphins. Expert local driver-guide and complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off included. Minimum 2 guests; public holiday surcharges apply; single travellers on enquiry. Private departures year-round. Maximum group size 8 guests.

Cancellation Policy

For day tours, cancellations with more than 7 days' notice are fully refundable. Cancellations between 7 days and 48 hours before departure incur a 50% fee; within 48 hours they are non-refundable. If we cancel for weather or operational reasons you receive a full refund or a free reschedule. We recommend travel insurance for all guests.

Months of operation

All year round

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