Akaroa Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch: Explore Volcanic Cliffs and Rare Wildlife

Embark on a captivating sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Akaroa. Discover volcanic cliffs, rare wildlife, and the charming Akaroa village. Enjoy a nature cruise and a delicious lunch at Bully Hayes Restaurant.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights
  • Akaroa - Following a morning pickup by air-conditioned coach from your Christchurch hotel, head out along the road to Akaroa to begin your tour. Tour includes Tourism Award Winning & Supreme Tourism Award winning cruise, on Akaroa Harbour.\n\nVisit the beautiful unspoilt old French whaling depot of Akaroa. A charming small township nestled in a…
What's Included
  • Lunch included (optional)
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us for a scenic excursion to Akaroa, nestled in the beautiful landscape of Banks Peninsula, shaped by the explosive eruptions of two prehistoric volcanoes. Akaroa’s crater cradles the scenic harbor and the charming village of Akaroa. During a Nature Cruise, marvel at the unique, rare Hector’s Dolphin, a native of NZ, along with penguins and a…

Location
Akaroa
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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(218 Ratings)
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Sherpa54892463409
May 8, 2025
Akaroa with Leisure Tours - This tour was made all the better because of our tour guide - Scottie. He shared so much history and knowledge. We loved the scenery and the cruise. We cannot thank all the staff we dealt with enough. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Josemaria_h
May 8, 2025
Great experience, Scotty... - Great experience, Scotty was a knowledgeable and fun guide. The area had scenic views and we were lucky enough to see numerous dolphins and seals on the cruise. Highly recommended!
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Melisa_b
Apr 30, 2025
Beautiful place to visit - Had a great relaxing day out. Stopping first at a great lookout. Then onto the picturesque Akaroa, a beautiful quaint town which put on a scrumptious meal. Saw Hector dolphins and seals while on the boat tour which was awesome.
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Roselyn_s
Apr 25, 2025
Alan is a friendly and... - Alan is a friendly and informative driver who is kind enough to cater to the requests of his traveller's, he stopped at the lighthouse for us to take photos. Akoroa day trip is perfect way to see stunning scenery and have great experiences on the black cat wildlife cruise, delicious lunch at Bully Hayes. However, for a even greater experience I wonder if a short stop could be made in the old Akoroa township first.
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7travelbug
Apr 18, 2025
Akaroa - Rob our tour guide & driver & the crew on our cruise were great. All provided great commentary. They answered everyone’s questions. Very considerate of everyone’s abilities. They also gave us a heads up for any part of the tour that might cause us motion sickness & provided us with strategies to minimize it.
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Andre_m
Apr 16, 2025
Awesome - It was absolutely great Rob the Driver was very nice and took is Time to show us around a Great man.
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Nur_s
Apr 13, 2025
Love that its small... - Love that its small group. Smooth pickup and drop off right at the hotel. Excellent driver and guide. Highly recommended.
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Lark_l
Apr 4, 2025
City to small town, countryside and ocean - Best way to spend a day with city, country, small town, ocean wildlife experiences. I learned alot from narrative of tour guide Scotty and his insights.
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Yanjie_z
Apr 1, 2025
Never forget excellent experience and the services. You really could watch many dolphins and seals. - The boat cruise was the excellent. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. The sightseeing was very beautiful.
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Miruni_s
Mar 26, 2025
Leisure Tours is great for Akaroa and other tours - The tour was great. Scotty is an amazing guide and driver. He’s very helpful, has a lot of interesting information to share, and is also funny. Everyone at Leisure Tours was helpful and responsive throughout the booking process. The scenery en route and in Akaroa was beautiful, as was the view from the boat ride. We saw dolphins and fur seals. I also went on their tour to Arthur’s Pass with the same guide and it was equally fun and interesting, with amazing scenery.
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From $154
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience (local time).