Meet the Alpacas of Akaroa, Small-Group Day Tour - Canterbury Trails

Meet a friendly alpaca herd on a hilltop farm above Akaroa, with sweeping harbour views, on a small-group day tour from Christchurch, max 8. Includes the scenic Banks Peninsula drive, a cheese factory stop, lunch and hotel pickup.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult	$770.00
Child (12 year(s) and under)	$385.00

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Other charges

Per person, GST included. Children half price. Public holiday surcharges apply. Minimum 2 guests; single travellers on enquiry. Private departures on request.

Terms and conditions

Small-group Akaroa and alpaca farm day tour from Christchurch on Banks Peninsula, capped at 8 guests. Includes the scenic crater-rim drive, a cheese factory visit, a curated lunch and a hands-on hilltop alpaca farm experience with harbour views. Expert local driver-guide and complimentary hotel pickup included. Suitable for all ages and abilities; minimum 2 guests; public holiday surcharges apply. Private departures year-round. Maximum group size 8 guests.

Cancellation Policy

For day tours, cancellations with more than 7 days' notice are fully refundable. Cancellations between 7 days and 48 hours before departure incur a 50% fee; within 48 hours they are non-refundable. If we cancel for weather or operational reasons you receive a full refund or a free reschedule. We recommend travel insurance for all guests.

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Meet the alpacas of Akaroa on a small-group day tour from Christchurch, capped at eight guests, combining a farm visit with New Zealand's historic French village. Your guide collects you from your hotel, so you never need to drive. You take the scenic crater-rim route over Banks Peninsula, with a stop at a local cheese maker, then visit a working alpaca farm to meet, feed and photograph these gentle animals. There is time to explore Akaroa's village, harbour and cafes, with a cafe lunch along the way. A relaxed, family-friendly day in beautiful surroundings. Includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off, the farm visit and an expert guide. Maximum eight guests.

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Opening times

Business hours:: 7am to 7pm, 7 Days
Months of operation:: All months of the year

Location

29 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Proximity to airport:: Complimentary pickup from Christchurch Airport hotels can be arranged, about 10 minutes from the city centre. Airport collection on request.
Proximity to coach terminal:: Complimentary pickup from your Christchurch accommodation is included, so no transfer to the central bus interchange is needed.
Proximity to town:: Akaroa sits about 80km from Christchurch on Banks Peninsula, roughly 90 minutes by road over a volcanic crater rim.

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Language support

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	Written	Spoken
French	YES	YES
Spanish	NO	YES