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5 Best Akaroa Shore Excursions

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The 5 most popular akaroa shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

5 Best Akaroa Shore Excursions

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour - Christchurch Botanic Gardens: your 30-minute reset (and what to do with it)
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

1.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

A 6-hour Akaroa shore excursion with scenic Banks Peninsula views, Christchurch Botanic Gardens time, and earthquake-recovery sights.

Most Popular 4.0

“Scotty is an incredible tour guide, if fact the best I have ever experienced, and I have been around for 69 years. Very well done on an excellent tour. Much thanks Phillip and Valerie Mt Eliza, Australia”

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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve - Price and what $83.78 buys you on a port day
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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

2.Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa Marine Reserve from near the harbor, gear provided, small groups, and wildlife spotting chances for $83.78.

5.0

“We went along the rocky coastline and discovered cages, remnants of volcanos and spotted a Hector dolphin! The guides told us many things about the nature and history of the bay. They were very enthusiastic. Equipments was good. We enjoyed it very much.”

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre - Christchurch Botanic Gardens and quake-era highlights (in short form)
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

3.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

Akaroa to Christchurch and the Antarctic-themed International Antarctic Centre, with penguins and an amphibious Hagglund ride. Shore transfer included.

4.0

“Scotty was a great guide. We were lucky the cafe at the Antarctic center was pretty empty so we all were able to have a bite to eat. Loved the Hagglund ride!”

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boating - Christchurch Botanic Gardens Stop: A Short Walk With Big Payoff
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boating

4.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boating

Akaroa to Christchurch with Botanic Gardens and a 35-minute Waimakariri jet boat, including port pickup and 360-degree river spins.

4.0

“Enjoyed this thoroughly. The jet boat experience was very enjoyable and we were the only boat on the river. The Banks Peninsula and Christchurch city tour were very informative and interesting. Woudl recommend this tour.”

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Banks Peninsula by coach: where the scenery earns its keep
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

5.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Akaroa to Christchurch shore trip by coach: Banks Peninsula scenery, Botanic Gardens, earthquake recovery sights, and Willowbank kiwi wildlife reserve.

3.5

“Would never do this again. We sat on the bus for forty minutes waiting for a couple that wasn’t even on the same tour. We then traveled over 1 1/2 hours to Christchurch where the guide dropped us off in a dead zone for 25 minutes - not enRead more”

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