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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sightseeing Tour

By Cruise Shore Trips
6.4 out of 10
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Features
  • Printed voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Spectacular scenery of Christchurch's Akaroa Harbour
  • Botanic Gardens
  • Chance to see the city's post-earthquake reconstruction
  • Stress-free experience tailored for cruise passengers
  • Free time for you to explore & have lunch at your own pace

Activity location

    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Akaroa Harbour Wharf
    • Akaroa Harbour Wharf
    • 7520, Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Christchurch
  • What's includedWhat's includedBrief visit to Christchurch Botanical Gardens
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from the Akaroa cruise port
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch, drinks, bottled water, and snacks

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary provided they do not occupy their own seat.
  • You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • If you are not on a Cruise Ship you cannot do this tour
  • This tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers.

What you can expect

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 breathtaking views of the Southern Alps, visit the charming Botanic Gardens, and explore the bustling central city.

The tour begins with a ride along the Akaroa Highway through the scenery of Akaroa Harbour, Little River, Lake Forsyth, Lake Ellesmere, the Southern Alps, and the Canterbury Plains. Once you arrive in the city, stop for a brief visit to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, a 51-acre (21-ha) park filled with an array of flowers and New Zealand plants.

Next, tour the landmarks of Christchurch, highlighting the damage and recovery after the earthquakes that rocked the city between 2010 and 2012. Remaining in the Central City, there will be a break in the newly rebuilt central city to explore on foot and have time for lunch. (own expense)

Visit the beachfront suburb of Sumner and Lyttelton Harbour & the Sign of the Takahe, a former manor house that offers a wonderful view over Christchurch and a great coda for your adventure.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAkaroa Harbour Wharf
    • Akaroa Harbour Wharf
    • 7520, Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand