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#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...

recommend56% of travelers recommend

$56
per adult
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sightseeing Tour

#2Akaroa 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

$114
per adult
Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Christchurch Sightseeing & Jetboating

#3Akaroa 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

$91
per adult
Akaroa Cruise Excursion - City Sights & Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Tour

#4Akaroa 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...

recommend26% of travelers recommend

$95
per adult
Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Christchurch City & Antarctic Center

#5Akaroa 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

$56
per adult
Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Harbor Nature Cruise

#6Akaroa 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 ...

recommend94% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

$56
per adult
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

#7Akaroa 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...

recommend98% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

$58
per adult
Akaroa Dolphins - Harbour Nature Cruises

#8Akaroa 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

$98
per adult
Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Christchurch City Sightseeing & Farm Tour

#9Akaroa private shore excursion

Enjoy your private Akaroa shore excursion & see what others miss! Travel in style & comfort of your very own chauffeur driven vehicle. Take a 90 minu...

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$163
per traveler
Akaroa private shore excursion

#10Akaroa Helicopter Flight from Christchurch

It takes just 15 minutes to fly from Christchurch to Akaroa the jewel in Canterbury’s crown. Akaroa is Canterbury's oldest town, as well as being a former Fr...

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$400
per adult
Akaroa Helicopter Flight from Christchurch

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Akaroa Attractions

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