Pricing and Conditions

Adult $670.00 - $1205.00
Child
(12 year(s) and under)
$335.00
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2

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Private tour, priced per person and scaled by group size: NZD 670 per person for 6+ guests up to $1205 per person for 2 guests. Minimum 2 guests. Children and family groups on enquiry. Public holiday surcharges apply.

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Private Akaroa day tour from Christchurch on Banks Peninsula, exclusively for your group. Includes the scenic crater-rim drive, a cheese factory visit, a curated lunch and a harbour nature cruise to see rare Hector's dolphins. Your own expert local driver-guide, private vehicle and complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off included. Minimum 2 guests; children and family groups on enquiry; public holiday surcharges apply. Departs year-round at a time to suit you.

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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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About

Spend an unhurried day on Banks Peninsula on a private tour from Christchurch, exclusively for your group, exploring Akaroa, New Zealand's historic French village. Your guide collects you from your hotel, so no one needs to drive. You take the scenic crater-rim route, with a stop at a local cheese maker, then board a small-group nature cruise on Akaroa's sheltered volcanic harbour in search of rare Hector's dolphins, fur seals, little blue penguins and seabirds. There is time to wander the village and a curated lunch along the way. An easy, relaxed day for all ages. Includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off, the cruise, lunch and a premium private vehicle with your own guide.

Opening times

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

Location

29 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, New Zealand.

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

Language support

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  Written Spoken
French YES YES
Spanish NO YES

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