Tours/Christchurch/Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch
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Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch

5.0(11)Christchurch1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(10)

Description

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Embark on a memorable 6-hour Akaroa day trip from Christchurch, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover New Zealand’s stunning volcanic landscapes and breathtaking scenery. This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the region, with a guide providing expert insights into the area's rich history and natural beauty. Key highlights of the tour are passing by Governor’s Bay, Banks Peninsula Views, Akaroa Village, Cheese Tasting, Catamaran Cruise for dolphins watching, Optional Lunch Upgrade. The guides are knowledgeable about local customs and history, ensuring an enriching experience throughout your day. Best Tour with reasonable guaranteed price. We invite you to consider Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel as an integral part of your next adventure. Our private tour offers something for everyone.

Tour Options

Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

The very first stop at Lyttelton harbour, surrounded by hills, including the famous Port Hills, which offer breathtaking scenic views of the harbour, Christchurch, and the Southern Alps. We'll pass via almost 2km longer Lyttelton Tunnel, which opened in 1964, connects Lyttelton with Christchurch.

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Passing by the Governors Bay forested hills and the shimmering waters of Lyttelton Harbour. It offers visitors a moment of peace that feels both timeless and grounding & winding coastal walks.

10 min

Little River is a beautiful little village on the way to Akaroa. It's situated on the banks of the Birdlings Flat Stream, and the surrounding area offers a mix of farmland, native bush, and stunning coastal landscapes. The perfect stop for break.

120 min

Akaroa is a beautiful little village inside the crater of an extinct volcano. Enjoy the beautiful views and learn about the rich history including Akaroa's French connection. There is plenty of option of activities to explore. Here are some of the top things to do in Akaroa Dolphin watching and swimming, Explore the Akaroa Harbour, French Heritage Walk, take a scenic drive, try French Cuisine, Kayaking or Paddleboarding, As you are on a private tour, we can also customize the tour.

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We're finishing off this fantastic day with your drop off in Christchurch. Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!

Highlights

Specalized Guide
Bottled water
Professional Driver
Private Transport
Clean and comfortable vehicle

What's included

Included
Specalized Guide
Bottled water
Professional Driver
Private Transport
Clean and comfortable vehicle
Not included
Activities
Breakfast
Lunch
Dolphin watching Cruise tickets (Optional)
Shamarra Alpacas (optional)Farm Tickets book separately NZD 60.00 per person

Pickup Locations & Times

Guide will contact the traveller prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing. Guide will notify the traveller before leaving to the pickup location. Guide will find the traveller with name display.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(11)

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Departure26418928681
January 19, 2026
Short drive from christchurch but offers much more!

We had an amazing Akaroa day trip with Kiwi Adventures, and our guide Patrick made the whole experience even better. Very friendly and experienced. The dolphin watching cruise was a real highlight – seeing the dolphins so close to the boat was incredible . The scenery around Akaroa Harbour was beautiful and well worth the trip. We also visited an alpaca farm, which was a fun and unique stop. The alpacas were adorable. Highly recommended

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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John M
January 19, 2026
A Charming Akaroa Escape to End Our South Island Journey

This was the final leg of our South Island journey, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place to end it. We had a wonderful time in Akaroa, a beautiful seaside town with stunning scenery and a stylish, charming atmosphere. The harbour area is especially lovely, with impressive food spots lining the waterfront. We absolutely loved the steak at Bully Hayes Restaurant—a real highlight of the trip. Akaroa is a fantastic destination to experience nature and wildlife in one go! Highly recommend.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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Resort03982603712
January 17, 2026
A Perfect Day Exploring Akaroa

A lovely trip to Akaroa with loved ones. The scenic drive along the Banks Peninsula was beautiful, including a drive through the impressive Lyttelton Tunnel. This private tour was a great way to explore the region’s natural beauty and wildlife. Highly recommended.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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Freedom64363316031
January 15, 2026
History, Beauty & a lovely short memories with Steve!

We had a lovely time in Christchurch with Steve. The city has a fascinating history, especially around the earthquake and the impressive recovery infrastructure. We visited the Antarctic Centre, the Skyline Gondola, the summer beach, and the Botanic Gardens, and enjoyed a punting trip on the Avon River. It’s a wonderful way to explore Christchurch, especially with a knowledgeable guide like Steve.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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FarAway26145794179
December 10, 2025
Scenic, fun and unforgettable day trip

The drive to Akaroa was stunning, and Steve made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy the views and take photos without ever feeling rushed. Once in Akaroa, he guided us to some beautiful lookout points and shared great recommendations for food, walks, and activities. Everything was well-organized, smooth

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa Private Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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martina_r
November 17, 2025
Wonderful place to visit

Absolutely loved Akaroa!! What a beautiful place, I would highly recommend traveling there and it is scenically beautifully along the way.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa Private Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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GrandTour48201896895
September 5, 2025
Unforgettable memories of Akaroa

Steve was such a kind and accommodating tour guide. He looked after us so well and even added a few extra stops outside of our itinerary, giving us the chance to explore more of the beautiful Akaroa area. It's a charming little French-influenced town with stunning terrain and a picturesque harbour. Overall, a great experience for a day trip from Christchurch.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Private Akaroa Day trip. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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Passport53422034776
August 12, 2025
Charming coastal escape with French Glimpse♥️

We had a wonderful day in Akaroa. The drive across the terraces was beautiful. Visiting the Alpaca Farm was a fun highlight. Akaroa is a charming little French town. It’s surrounded by hills and a lovely harbour. The views were amazing. Thanks to Kiwi Adventures for the private car and friendly tour guide. We highly recommend this day trip from Christchurch!

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Private Akaroa Day tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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Navigate27361429909
July 4, 2025
Charming French village with Kiwi Hospitality👌🏻😍

We had a lovely day trip to Akaroa 🌊 Tom was very informative, approachable & professional guide with a great driving expertise. Akaroa was such a beautiful & lovely place. Its topography was absolutely impressive with a volcano formation. Had a short walk along the harbour. Fish & chips were mean! Thanks Kiwi Adventures tours for bringing us here! Highly recommended.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Private Akaroa Day Tour . I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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Excursion59759926566
June 27, 2025
Incredible Alpacas 🦙

What a great dude Michel! Smooth & comfortable airport transfer hustle free service. Offered us on spot booking for reasonable fare for sightseeing day trip to Akaroa. Apart from Marine life excursions we specially requested Michel to take us cute spitting animal Alpaca farm. Would highly recommend Kiwi Tours service specially Michel as your tour guide with no doubts!

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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