Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch W/Harbour Cruise **Lunch Option Available**
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• Explore a charming small township nestled in a inner harbour bay of Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula
• Enjoy a scenic cruise through the harbour
Itinerary
Tour includes Tourism Award Winning & Supreme Tourism Award winning cruise, on Akaroa Harbour.
Visit the beautiful unspoilt old French whaling depot of Akaroa. A charming small township nestled in a inner harbour bay of Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula.
The township contains a host of historic buildings, craft and gift shops together with a multitude of idyllic photo opportunities. Lunch is available at the naturally picturesque setting of Akaroa Village at the popular Bully Hayes. (Lunch is an optional extra) In the afternoon enjoy the Akaroa Harbour Cruise on the Canterbury Cat. On your return journey to Christchurch a stop will be made at the Barry’s Bay Cheese factory, where you will get to sample some fine New Zealand cheese
Itinerary details:
- Collected from your accommodation
- Travel to Akaroa via the Sign of Takahe, Sign of Kiwi, Governors Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth and Little River.- Stop at the Hill Top to experience panoramic views of Akaroa Harbour
- Lunch available at Bully Hayes a popular restaurant on the waterfront in the heart of Akaroa with a wide choice of New Zealand food available. This is an optional extra that is available at the time of booking for an additional cost of $40.00 per adult nzd $20.00 per child.
- Following lunch a two hour cruise on the Canterbury Cat exploring the delights of Akaroa Harbour, sightseeing dolphins,penguins and seals.
- On your return journey visit the cheese factory at Barrys Bay and sample some fine New Zealand cheese
- Collected 8.30-9.00am Returned 5.45pm
What’s Included
- Hotel transfers
- Professional guide/driver
- Ground transportation
- 2-hour Akaroa harbour cruise
- All personal expenses
Special Notes
- Maximum number of people: 40.
- Please also note that minimum numbers on the tour is 4 adult passengers.
- The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic and other reasons during the busy season.
- We offer complimentary pick-up service. Pick-up location and time must be double checked with local operator at least one day prior to departure.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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