Twin Harbour Tour: Shore Excursion around Lyttelton & Akaroa
3.3
4 Ratings
Christchurch
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Banks Peninsula and its twin harbours on a shore excursion. Cruise through Akaroa Harbour, spot rare dolphins, visit a cheese factory, and enjoy stunning views of Christchurch.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Leisure Tours - The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.
What's Included
  • Lunch - (if option chosen)
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Sightseeing nature cruise
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A shore excursion highlighting the magnificent scenery of the Banks Peninsula and its twin harbours of Lyttelton & Akaroa. From Lyttelton travel through the harbours inner bays through Gebbies Pass, Lakes Ellesmere & Forsyth and onto the hilltop overlooking Akaroa Harbour. Enjoy a two-hour nature cruise in Akaroa Harbour, with usual sightings of the rare Hector’s Dolphins and other native marine wildlife, followed by an optional lunch at Bully Hayes. In the afternoon, visit a cheese factory and stop on the hills overlooking Christchurch for great views of the city and Canterbury Plains.

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Leisure Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(4 Ratings)
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Bkh2014
May 16, 2023
Eco tour of Lyrtlwton & Akaroa - If this was the Eco tour-it was the most amazing day! Our tour guide and driverTania put her heart and soul into making sure everyone was taken care of, didn’t get lost, had the best experience and treated us like family. We saw lots of dolphins, seals, shore and sea birds, helicopters spraying the mountainside, Tania is a valuable asset to leisure tours and I hope to do another excursion with her! Awesome day Thank you
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555kikic
Mar 19, 2024
Wonderful scenery!! The dolphins, seals and birds fantastic! - We loved each aspect of this tour. The drive had beautiful scenery. The boat trip was a highlight filled with more fantastic views and wildlife 😊. The lunch so pleasant and delicious!! Do not hesitate to book this tour!!
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Shirley_w
Oct 31, 2022
Disappointed in this tour - We found it difficult to meet the bus although we followed instructions given. Had to phone the company who came and picked us up. Along with another group who were booked on the same tour. The drivers then conducted several head counts to see which group would go on which bus. We were crammed into the bus, with the four people in the back seat sitting slightly sideways to fit. Not very comfortable conditions as it was 2 hours each way. We didn’t stop at the advertised cheese factory stop as apparently there were too many people there. Stopped for a photo opportunity at a cafe/bar where our guide told us we could use the toilets, however staff very rudely told us we had to purchase something first. Boat trip was great, met all expectations, however the guide asked us to walk to ticket office where he read out our names and gave us our tickets, before we could explore town or go to lunch. Not sure why he couldn’t have just picked up our tickets for us. Commentary was almost non existent, and this was commented on by most on the tour. I have been on lots of tours in Aust and overseas and this is the very first time I have been disappointed and the first time I have given unfavourable feedback. Not very well organised with the guide unaware of the ship’s boarding time. Would not recommend. We were not collected or returned to the port as we had expected, but used the shuttle bus provided by the ship to meet up with the tour.
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Luchiding
Jan 10, 2023
Not received refund after trip was canceled due to weather conditions - I received msg from TripAdvisor, due to bad weather, this trip was canceled, but I have not received any update on refund my payment for this trip!
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