Akaroa Excursions and Tours

Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the planet where you can swim in the wild with Hector's dolphins, the world's smallest and rarest dolphin. Get up close and personal with these friendly cute dolphins for a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Beverage Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Learn about rare Hector's dolphins, seals, penguins and more. See volcanic Cathedral Cave, relics of the area's past, and a salmon farm on this award winning harbor cruise.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Beverages Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Experience Akaroa on this half-day tour that allows you to discover the local beauty and history of the area plus a portion of Banks Peninsula.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Snack
Activity Level: Easy

Discover Banks Peninsula and the city of Christchurch, and experience an Antarctic Adventure at the International Antarctic Center.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Discover Banks Peninsula and the city of Christchurch, and view Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps from Port Hills.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

See the sights of Christchurch, drive through the beautiful Banks Peninsula, and visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve where you can meet the elusive kiwi (New Zealand's national bird), along with exotic animals that include deer, wallabies, otters, gibbons, and lemurs.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Combining a brief city highlights overview of central Christchurch with an exhilarating Jetboat ride on the snow fed Waimakariri River in the shallow river flats, this is a day you will always remember.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Speed / Jet Boating
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Moderate

Enjoy spectacular views, pet sheep and get up close and personal with penguins on this scenic, 4 hour nature safari along the wild coastline of New Zealand.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Beverages, Snack Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Enjoy spectacular views, pet sheep and get up close and personal with penguins on this scenic, 2-hour nature safari along the wild coastline of New Zealand.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Calling all kayakers: paddle with the seals and explore sea caves during this exciting sea kayaking tour in Pohatu Marine Preserve.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Canoeing or Kayaking
Food/Beverage: Beverages, Snack Included
Activity Level: Moderate

This tour combines the scenic Akaroa Harbour with some magnificent viewing and photo opportunities from both the crater rim and the hill-top, together with a unique opportunity to visit a working sheep farm.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage
Activity Level: Easy