Stop At: Akaroa, Akaroa

You will travel to Akaroa over the beautiful Banks Peninsula on a high summit route which gives glorious views of farmlands, the Canterbury Plains and the distant Southern Alps as well as remote bays indenting the coastline. From the main wharf in Akaroa boats depart for a Nature Cruise on the harbour. See Hectors Dolphins, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and local bird life. Learn more about the local history from your boat skipper and be awed by the volcanic cliffs that act as sentinels to the harbour entrance. You will have an opportunity to wander around the charming 175 year old French harbour side village of Akaroa with its museum of settlers’ history, art and craft shops and studios before enjoying lunch at an award winning cafe.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Barrys Bay Cheese, 5807 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Barrys Bay, Akaroa 7582

On the journey back to Christchurch we visit the Cheese Factory at Barry’s Bay, the only one remaining on the peninsula from a bygone era.

Duration: 20 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 9 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 08:15 AM

• Light refreshments
• Hotel pickup and drop off from all centrally located Christchurch hotels
• Local guide
• Cafe lunch
• An Eco-marine harbor cruise - if option selected
• Cheese factory visit
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• An Eco-marine adventure swimming with the Hector's Dolphins - if option selected
• Gratuities

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A percentage of the tour price is used for the conservation of New Zealand's wildlife, environment and it's endangered species
• Tour operator picks up from all accommodation: hotel, lodge, Bed & Breakfast in Christchurch. The tour operator will confirm the tour and leave a message at the Christchurch accommodation 24 hours prior to the tour date.
• A maximum of 10 people per booking

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.