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8 Best Akaroa Shore Excursions

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The 8 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.

8 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

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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

“too much time on thr coach. therefore we only had 1 hour in Christchurch and this made it a rushed visit. the boat docked early, the trip could easily set off at 9:30 giving us more time in Christchurch”

228 reviewsFrom $89.98by Leisure Tours

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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

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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

“The guide was wonderful. The weather was horrible. It rained the entire time and the winds blew so hard we were unable to leave the shelter of the cove. It was grey and visibility was limited. So... just be warned this trip is NOT cancelled for foul weather. Bring rain gear and smile for the…”

160 reviewsFrom $83.78by Akaroa Guided Kayaks

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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

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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

“This excursion was a lot of fun. The Antarctic centre was an amazing experience. Do ride in the hugland was a great experience as well. Loved the whole tour .”

135 reviewsFrom $124.11by Leisure Tours

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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

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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

“Deon was very good at communicating with us prior to the trip and coordinating pickup from our cruise ship. The journey to the river was nice and we were supplied a full set of wet suits and dry gear to keep us warm and dry. He pickeRead more”

54 reviewsFrom $173.76by Leisure Tours

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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

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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”

26 reviewsFrom $123.49by Leisure Tours

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local Tour - Akaroa Harbour First: A Fast Way to Understand the Town
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local Tour

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6.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local Tour

Akaroa harbour sights, crater-rim views, a quick cheese stop, and a guided Giants House art tour. Small-group shore excursion.

★ 4.5

“Good trip around key spots in Akaroa, knowledgeable driver, and Giants House is a must for anyone visiting. Cheese factory visit was a little disappointing as you don’t actually get to tour anything. Merely view limited activities from behind Read more”

19 reviewsFrom $61.44by Leisure Tours

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour - How the day runs: pickup, drive, stops, and return
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

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7.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

Scenic Banks Peninsula to Christchurch plus a guided Giants House visit, with easy Akaroa port pickup and free garden stops.

★ 3.5

“Had a great day. Janet was informative and got us around easily. It was lovely to see Christchurch and all they are rebuilding after the earthquake. Would like to have had more time but the joys of being on a cruise ship limit this. EspeciaRead more”

14 reviewsFrom $121.01by Leisure Tours

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Sheep Farm Local Tour - Akaroa Harbour stop: the Summit Road photo strategy
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Sheep Farm Local Tour

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