Excursion d'une journée à Akaroa au départ de Christchurch
Description
Profitez d'une visite touristique d'Akaroa à la découverte des paysages spectaculaires entourant la péninsule de Banks, formée à l'issue de violentes éruptions de deux anciens volcans. Le cratère d'Akaroa surplombe le port pittoresque et le village d'Akaroa. Profitez d'une croisière nature avec de nombreux points forts notamment la rencontre avec le dauphin propre à la Nouvelle Zélande, le dauphin d'Hector, ainsi que les pingouins et autres oiseaux marins. Vous verrez de gigantesques falaises marines volcaniques et écouterez le récit du fascinant passé d'Akaroa. L'excursion comprend également un délicieux déjeuner au restaurant Bully Hayes.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Après une prise en charge en autocar climatisé le matin de votre hôtel à Christchurch, dirigez-vous le long de la route qui mène à Akaroa pour commencer votre visite. La visite comprend une croisière primée au tourisme et une récompense au tourisme suprême, sur le port d’Akaroa. Visitez le magnifique ancien dépôt de baleine français préservé d’Akaroa. Un charmant petit canton niché dans une baie du port d'Akaroa sur la péninsule de Banks. Le canton abrite une multitude de bâtiments historiques, d’artisanat et de boutiques de souvenirs ainsi qu’une multitude de possibilités photographiques idylliques. Le déjeuner est servi dans le cadre naturellement pittoresque du village d’Akaroa, dans le quartier populaire de Bully Hayes. (Le déjeuner est une option facultative) Dans l'après-midi, profitez de la croisière dans le port d'Akaroa sur le chat de Canterbury. À votre retour à Christchurch, un arrêt sera effectué à la Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory, où vous pourrez goûter du bon fromage néo-zélandais.
Se rendre à Akaroa par le lac Ellesmere, le lac Forsyth et Little River
Visitez la fromagerie de Barry's Bay pour une dégustation de fromages de fabrication locale, la seule fromagerie restante sur la péninsule d'une époque révolue. Vous pourrez ensuite profiter de l'architecture coloniale pittoresque et vous promener dans le charmant village d'Akaroa, vieux de 150 ans situé dans le port français, avec son musée de l'histoire des colons, ses boutiques d'artisanat, ses studios, ses cafés en plein air et ses bars à vin. En fin d'après-midi, montez à bord de votre autocar pour retourner à votre hôtel à Christchurch, où votre visite se terminera.
Points forts
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Si votre Hôtel ne figure pas dans la liste, veuillez nous en informer et nous pouvons organiser le lieu de prise en charge le plus approprié.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- Veuillez indiquer vos besoins alimentaires spécifiques au moment de la réservation.
- Les fauteuils roulants pliants avec roues amovibles peuvent être installés à condition que le passager soit accompagné de quelqu'un qui peut l'aider à monter à bord et à débarquer
Avis(301)
This tour is about Akaroa, getting there through beautiful mountains and valleys, the township itself so quaint and tranquil, the lunch of your choosing, the dolphin cruise, the cheese factory, and return. This tour is a stunning countryside, mountain, seaside and ocean experience (whether the dolphins are found, or not). Jude was a wonderful and kind guide for the day. She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to accommodate special requests! I can’t wait to return in the summer. We were so lucky to have been gifted a bright, sunny day in mid-winter and I returned home with loads of beautiful photos of the Canterbury hills, harborside views, and the spectacular scenic ocean cliffs and rocks on the cruise. Cathedral Cove was a beautiful place to see-watercolor was amazing. This was a fantastic introduction to the Banks Peninsula, its terrain, and the picturesque, quaint French town of Akaroa.
This is beautifully written and a great synopsis of the Akaroa Day Tour. Thank you for taking the time to write a review, thank you for showcasing Jude (your driver/guide) and thank you for sharing your wonderful day.
We did a day tour to Akaroa from Christchurch on a relatively cold winter (June) day. Pick up was spot on time, and we were only four on the tour, as it was (very) low season. The van was spacious and comfortable, the driver provided interesting explanations during the 90 minute drive to Akaroa. Akaroa itself is an utterly charming little village, with most street names in French as it was settled by French in the 1830s-1840s. Lunch in a local restaurant was fine (the salmon steak of very giid quality), The 2 hour dolphin cruise was also excellent (even though my daughter has mild seasickness). Drive back and return to Christchiurch bery much on time as well. Recommended.
Great review all round of the tour. Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Akaroa is a beautiful setting. Enjoyed our trip. Andrew was very polite, courteous professional knowledgeable and informative and a very safe driver.
Great review all round of both the tour and of Andrew. many thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Andrew was amazing and gave us a great day out, the cruise was also amazing I would recommend this tour
Thank you for your very kind review and for highlighting Andrew - who we agree with you, he is amazing! Thank you again.
I had a wonderful time on this tour! It was a very small tour group given it’s the off season, but we had a great time in Akaroa! The town is quaint and quite pretty - lunch was good, too. The cruise was wonderful - we saw seals and a few of the dolphins! It was so cool! We had a really great time and lucked out with the weather.
What a wonderful review and so pleased you had such a fabulous. There are benefits to travelling in the off season for sure! Thank you for sending in.
Jude was an absolute delight. She is the best guide ever! The whole journey, routes and commentary was so entertaining. Had one of the best days in a long time ❤️🫶🏼
Wow - that's a glowing review of both your day and Jude, your guide. Thank you for taking the time to write your review.
Fabulous day out. Started with a stop at the cheese factory, where I bought a lot of cheese. It was then onto Akaroa. A beautiful little town. The shops are lovely and everyone was very welcoming. The lunch was great, so much food. We were very lucky on the cruise to see a pod of Hectors Dolphins. It was a a fantastic day out.
Brilliant that you had such a great day -so much good cheese to choose from - we hear you! Thanks for a great review.
Great day out. Andrew the driver did a wonderful commentary. The best part was seeing the Hector Dolphins.
Great review of both the tour and driver. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Andy was lovely and we had a superb day, blessed with gorgeous weather and pleasant company. And yes, we saw the giant whale.
So pleased you got to see the whale - makes the tour even more worthwhile.
This was a lovely day trip. I liked everything, from the stops along the way, the views, Barrys cheese factory (yum), and the free time and lunch in Akaroa. The cruise was amazing - seeing so many Hectors dolphins and a close up of the seals. I would like to compliment Andrew, our driver of the day - for his smooth and safe driving, for his interesting commentary along the way, but especially for his kindness and courtesy to everyone on the bus. Thanks for a very memorable day.
Great review of both Andrew and the tour. So pleased you had a fabulous day.
