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Top things to do in Akaroa
#1Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sightseeing Tour
Discover the sights of Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula with a scenic excursion that shows you the best of the South Island's largest city. You can get b...
recommend52% of travelers recommend
#2Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
Take a 2-hour nature cruise inside an extinct volcanic crater and enjoy the marvelous views and impressive scenery. Marvel at the rare, New Zealand-specific ...
recommend90% of travelers recommend
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#3Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Christchurch City & Antarctic Center
Discover Banks Peninsula and the city of Christchurch, enjoying convenient roundtrip transportation from your cruise ship in Akaroa. Visit famed botanical ga...
recommend8% of travelers recommend
#4Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Christchurch City Sightseeing & Farm Tour
See both the city and rural side of New Zealand on an excursion away from your ship. Drive through the breathtaking scenery past Lakes Forsyth on your way to...
recommend100% of travelers recommend
#5Akaroa Cruise Excursion - City Sights & Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Tour
Step ashore and meet your tour guide for a trip perfectly catered to your strict cruise schedule. Explore the countryside of Banks Peninsula where you see br...
recommend50% of travelers recommend
#6Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Christchurch Sightseeing & Jetboating
Take a tour of central Christchurch's main landmarks, and then get on a jet boat and speed through the waters of the lower Waimakariri River. Along the way, ...
recommend50% of travelers recommend
#7Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Harbor Nature Cruise
Leave your cruise ship behind to board a catamaran that can show you the many natural wonders around Akaroa Harbour. Journey around an extinct volcanic crate...
recommend20% of travelers recommend
#8Full-Day Dolphin Swimming Tour Akaroa
Lift a flipper and step off your catamaran into the blue-green waters off the coast of Akaroa, home to the smallest and rarest dolphins on earth. Hector’s do...
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#9Akaroa Dolphins - Harbour Nature Cruises
Departure Times: October to April: 10.15am, 12.45pm and 3.15pm May & September: 10.15am, 12.45pm June to August: 12.45pm Please check-in & collect yo...
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#10Harley Davidson Chauffeured Akaroa Tour
Sit back and absorb the Akaroa Peninsula's natural sights on this chauffeured Harley Davidson tour. Cruise along the Pacific Ocean and journey through local ...
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Things To Do in Akaroa
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Activities and Tours
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Akaroa Attractions
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