Akaroa Day Trips, Attractions Tickets

Best Akaroa Day Trips & Attractions Tickets

Akaroa is Canterbury’s oldest town, founded in August 1840 by French settlers. It has been suggested that French interest in New Zealand speeded up Britain’s decision to annex New Zealand. By the time French settlers arrived, the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and Maori chiefs had been signed. Akaroa is a popular resort town, where may be found within the harbour, and swim with the dolphins’ boat tours are a major tourist attraction. Places to visit in Akaroa include; Akaroa Harbour, the Giants House, Banks Peninsula, Swimming with Dolphins, Akaroa Dolphins, Pohatu Penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd, and several others.

Tourists would enjoy exploring the city's fine art and museums on sightseeing tours and can visit and explore ancient landmarks and cultural centres on cultural and historical tours that allow visitors to learn of the city's history and discover hidden gems. Visitors can also take a brief tour of the city on walking and biking tours through the city's most beautiful pathways and enjoy exciting moments partaking in several exciting outdoor activities in Akaroa. On private custom tours in the city, visitors will enjoy a personalised experience of the festive atmosphere and can go on luxury special occasions that expose them to the best experiences in the city. Food and wine tasting tours are also available to visitors, providing them with an insight into the city's culinary lifestyle. The city’s vast water bodies can be explored on boat cruises and sailings and visitors can engage in several water sports including snorkelling, kayaking, scuba diving and several others.

With convenient airport transfers in Akaroa, tourists can move through the nooks and crannies of the city easily and comfortably and can also explore the outsides of the city on day trips and excursionsfrom the city to neighbouring cities and towns as well as multi-day tours from the city. These tour activities are available on Tripindicator, a tour agency committed to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on customer ratings and feedbacks at very affordable prices compared to other tour teams.

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Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Dolphin Watching

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  • At the core, we’re a family business with our management team being 5th & 6th generation Banks Peninsula locals. Alongside our family members, we have a passionate team who are committed to you having a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

    We keep our passenger groups small so that you have more room to move around the boat, and enjoy your...Read more
from€55.42

Akaroa Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

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  • While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. You’ll see how Christchurch is emerging from the devastation of the 2011 earthquake. Take a brief stroll through the city’s beautiful botanic gardens and admire New Zealand’s magnificent...Read more
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Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

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  • Experience majestic scenery and stunning wildlife including dolphins, penguins and marine bird life on this Akaroa Harbour Nature...Read more
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Akaroa Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the Antarctic Centre

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  • Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes a scenic trip through the Banks Peninsula and entry to the most popular attraction in Christchurch, the International Antarctic Centre. Enjoy the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue...Read more
from€89.58

Swimming with Wild Dolphins in Akaroa

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  • Make a date with the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins only on Akaroa Harbour. There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with wild Hector's dolphins, also known as the New Zealand Dolphin, and that is the beautiful destination of Akaroa Harbour.

    With only 12 swimmers per vessel this is an intimate wildlife...Read more
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Akaroa Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Sheep Farm Tour

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  • Take a guided Christchurch city tour when your ship is docked in Akaroa port, and visit a traditional sheep farm to experience life in rural New Zealand. After seeing the Christchurch city sights, your Akaroa shore excursion takes you into the countryside to feed the animals, watch a sheep-shearing demonstration and see sheep dogs at...Read more
from€92.67

Akaroa Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boat on Waimak River

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  • See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is docked in Akaroa port, then enjoy one of the adrenaline-charged adventures New Zealand is famous for on a wild jet-boating ride on the Waimak River. Combining the grand urban architecture of Christchurch and the exhilarating experience of jet-boating, you’ll see both sides of New Zealand on this...Read more
from€108.12

Excursion: Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

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  • Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable sea kayak and follow our local guides as we take you on a spectacular tour through an untouched marine reserve which now exists in a flooded volcanic crater from millions of years ago. The geology and scenery will blow your mind during this 3-hour small-group wildlife...Read more
from€80.32

Akaroa Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

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  • See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also includes a trip through the beautiful Banks Peninsula and a visit to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Meet the elusive kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird, along with exotic visitors including deer,...Read more
from€86.49

Akaroa Self Guided Audio Tour

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  • Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.

    Nestled on the East Coast of the South Island, the quiet seaside town of Akaroa is best known for its volcanic hills and the dolphins that are found in the bay. On this self-guided audio tour, you will enjoy the tranquil setting and the...Read more
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Akaroa Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local Tour

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  • Enjoy a local 3 hour guided sightseeing shore excursion of Akaroa exploring the beautiful township, harbour, and this portion of the Banks Peninsula. After being picked up from the Akaroa Wharf, your coach will travel through township and the inner bays of the Akaroa before arriving at a local cheese factory, for tastings, and travelling along the...Read more
from€46.34

Akaroa Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

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  • A unique shore excursion from Akaroa which combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided tour of the famous Giant's House. While your ship is berthed at port, travel from Akaroa to Christchurch via the Akaroa Highway affording some beautiful views of the Banks Peninsula. After a brief stop at the Botanical Gardens, set off...Read more
from€78.31

Akaroa Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Sheep Farm Local Tour

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  • A 2.5 hour shore excursion which combines a guided local tour of Akaroa township and harbours with a tour of a working sheep farm. After being picked up from the Akaroa Wharf, your coach will travel through township and the inner bays of the Akaroa before arriving at a local cheese factory, for tastings, and travelling along the old volcanic...Read more
from€61.16

Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

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  • The Sunrise Wildlife Safari is our recommended Safari of the day! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle in an extinct volcano basin. Take in breath-taking scenery and have the opportunity to experience chance encounters with some of the most endangered marine life on the planet including Hector Dolphins, white flippered penguins, and Orca...Read more
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Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

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  • Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time ashore! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle through a marine reserve in an extinct volcano basin. Take in breath-taking scenery and witness amazing geology that is unique to the area. You will have the chance to experience some of the most endangered marine life on the planet...Read more
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Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

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  • This will be one of the best if not THE best experiences you will have during your NZ vacation! There is no better way to maximise your day in stunning Akaroa! If you love to get some exercise while exploring with a local guide this tour is for you. Get the best of both worlds as you pedal and paddle your way through this action packed...Read more
from€169.31

Private Day Excursion from Akaroa to Christchurch and Banks Peninsula

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  • This is a private small group tour for up to 9 people. The route from Akaroa to Christchurch takes you over the old volcanoes of Banks Peninsula with varied scenery (farms, sheep, volcanoes, harbours, lakes, villages) and there is 1.5-2 hours driving time (90 km/50 miles) each way. We are happy to customise your tour to include attractions such as...Read more
from€772.25

Akaroa To Christchurch transfer up to 4 people

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  • Lowest Price

    Professional Driver

    Air Conditioned and Clean Car

    Our 5 stars Google Ratings and Registered...Read more
from€150.99

Akaroa-Christchurch Cruise Ship - Spanish Driver Guide / Chofer Guía en español

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  • Our exclusive service offers you absolute flexibility to do exactly whatever and whenever you want.

    Once you arrive after your long trip from home you can sit back, relax and enjoy as your driver escorts you around this fascinating country introducing you to guided local tours around different towns and natural landscapes, in English,...Read more
from€462.73
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