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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour
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23 Nov
Wed
27 Nov
Fri
29 Nov
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour
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Next availability: Sat, 23 Nov
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USD 83.21
Highlights
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 scenery.
Itinerary
Akaroa Village Inn(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFirst you will be collected at the park at the end of Akaroa Wharf (opposite the Akaroa Village Inn) at 10.30am and driven through the village of Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula with stunning views of rolling hills, lakes and coastlines before arriving in Christchurch.Christchurch Botanic Gardens
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter boarding our coaches from the Akaroa Port, we'll take you through to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens & Christchurch Museum via the scenic Banks Peninsula. Explore on your own for 30 minutes.Christchurch Cathedral
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter a some time at the Botanic Gardens, your driver will take you for a sightseeing tour of the central city and highlight the Earthquake damage of 2011. After which, stop for a 45 minute lunch break (own expense) in the city.Lyttelton(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeExplore the township of Sumner (time permitting) and the beautiful port town of Lyttelton Harbour for beautiful sights of Governors Bay.Sign of the Takahe(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeDrive up the port hills to the Sign of the Takahe for stunning views of the city, Southern Alps, and Canterbury coastline (time permitting a stop will be made so you can walk to the viewing platform). Finally return to Akaroa in time for your tender with the cruise ship.
What's included
INCLUDED
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please note that activity times and schedules can be slightly amended depending on your cruise ships timetable.
Location
Address
81 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
Provider
Leisure Tours