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Akaroa Harbour Tours

A French-flavoured bay: day trips from Christchurch reach Akaroa, a pretty harbour town on Banks Peninsula, with cruises to spot rare Hector’s dolphins, seals and penguins in a volcanic bay. A scenic coastal escape.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Fiordland And Milford Sound
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
4.9(3,481)·13 hours
from$216/ person
via Viator
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Fiordland And Milford Sound
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
4.9(3,177)·2 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
Akaroa
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
5.0(2,249)·2 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise
Auckland
Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise
4.6(1,886)·5 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
Te Anau
Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
5.0(1,294)·10 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Auckland
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
4.9(1,216)·4 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
4.7(931)·12 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
Te Anau
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
4.7(558)·7 hours
from$210/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
Akaroa
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
4.7(352)·2 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
4.6(298)·10 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
Christchurch
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
4.5(236)·13 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)
Christchurch
Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)
4.8(216)·13 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
Picton
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
4.7(209)·5 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
Kaikoura
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
4.4(192)·11 hours
from$216/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
3.9(36)·9 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
Kaikoura
Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
4.5(29)·12 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland
Auckland
Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland
4.6(14)·2 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return
Christchurch
Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return
5.0(12)·8 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch
Christchurch
Akaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch
5.0(10)·6 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
Christchurch
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
4.2(9)·12 hours
from$336/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch
Christchurch
Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch
4.5(8)·6 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch
Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
5.0(7)·8 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers
Christchurch
Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers
4.8(4)·8 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton
Christchurch
Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator

Akaroa Harbour in Christchurch — FAQ

What is Akaroa?
A charming harbour town on Banks Peninsula, founded by French settlers, near Christchurch.
Can you see dolphins at Akaroa?
Yes — harbour cruises spot the rare Hector’s dolphin, plus seals and penguins.
How far is Akaroa from Christchurch?
It is about 1.5 hours away and a popular day trip.

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