Tours/Christchurch/Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton
Viator · group up to 11 pax

Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton

5.0(3)Christchurch1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

Enjoy the beautiful views and scenery on the way by passing through Governor’s Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), and Little River. Spend your full day that includes return transportation. Look for bird life, including Hector’s dolphins, the world’s smallest oceanic dolphin, New Zealand fur seals, blue penguins, yellow-eyed penguins and other wildlife during the Akaroa Nature Cruise and get great views of the volcanic cliffs and remote sea caves (Akaroa Nature Cruise not included in this tour.)

Tour Options

Akaroa Tour with Nature Cruise
  • Akaroa Nature Cruise Pickup included
Akaroa Day Tour without Cruise
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

20 min

Your tour will be departed from Christchurch central hotel or in a coach with professional driver in morning You will see beautiful scenery and have opportunities to click memory photos on the way.

20 min

Little River is a stunningly beautiful and quaint town on the way to the Akaroa. Little River is a favoured spot to have a coffee and some refreshment

180 min

Stop by the Barry's Bay Cheese Factory to taste locally made cheeses luxury catamaran where you will enjoy a 2-hour nature cruise (if you booked with this tour) around Akaroa Harbour and meet the world's smallest and rarest dolphins Restaurant on the waterfront and many more Return transport is included and will drop you back at your pickup point

Highlights

Air Conditiooned and Clean Vehicle
hotel pickup and drop-off in Christchurch
Professional Driver

What's included

Included
Air Conditiooned and Clean Vehicle
hotel pickup and drop-off in Christchurch
Professional Driver
Not included
Additional Activities
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Driver will see you at reception.

Traveller Ratings

5.0
3 reviews
5
3
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(3)

R
Resort60897392419
January 4, 2026
Excellent Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch

We had a fantastic Akaroa day tour from Christchurch. The journey through Banks Peninsula was scenic and comfortable, and Akaroa itself is a beautiful French-style seaside town. We had enough time to explore the harbour, enjoy local cafés, and relax by the waterfront. The optional Akaroa harbour cruise was a great bonus with stunning views. Friendly guide, well-organised tour, and great value for money. Highly recommended Akaroa day trip from Christchurch

R
Resort60897392419
June 10, 2025
Fantastic akaroa day trip

Fantastic Akaroa Day Trip - A Must-Do from Christchurch! My recent Akaroa day tour from Christchurch was an absolute highlight of my New Zealand trip! From start to finish, the experience was incredibly well-organized and truly memorable.

S
Sunit_J
December 25, 2023
Airport pick up experience was great

Driver met us in the arrival hall. Was in touch with us while we were going thru the customs, baggage claim and other processes at the airport. Smooth ride to the hotel.

You might also like...