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

Location Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand
$140.68
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Akaroa Shore Excursion to Banks Peninsula offers a captivating journey through Christchurch's stunning landscapes and attractions. This 6-hour adventure includes a scenic drive and entry to the renowned International Antarctic Centre.

  • 🌄 Start your day with convenient pickup at the park at the end of Akaroa Wharf, opposite the Akaroa Village Inn, at 10.30am.
  • 🚍 Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque village of Akaroa and the breathtaking Banks Peninsula, featuring rolling hills, lakes, and coastal views.
  • 🌺 Explore the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Christchurch Museum with 30 minutes of free time to wander through the beautiful landscapes.
  • 🏙️ Experience a brief Christchurch City tour that highlights key landmarks and the city's remarkable rebuild following the 2011 earthquake.
  • ❄️ Arrive at the International Antarctic Centre and enjoy the Snow and Ice Experience, featuring the thrilling Antarctic Storm.
  • 🐧 Get up close with adorable blue penguins during the Blue Penguin Encounter, a highlight of your visit.
  • 🚁 Experience an exhilarating ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle, adding excitement to your Antarctic adventure.
  • 🚌 Return to Akaroa via the scenic Banks Peninsula, ensuring you capture more beautiful views along the way.
  • 🔄 Benefit from Viator’s worry-free policy, guaranteeing on-time return to your ship after the tour.
  • ♿ This tour is wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces designed for easy navigation.

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Hagglund ride
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
From the Main Wharf in Akaroa, head down to the end where you will see the Akaroa I-Site and a small park on the right-hand side. Next to the Canon statue, a representative will be waiting for you. Please arrive by 10.15am for a 10.30am departure.
Return details
From the Main Wharf in Akaroa, head down to the end where you will see the Akaroa I-Site and a small park on the right-hand side. Next to the Canon statue, a representative will be waiting for you. Please arrive by 10.15am for a 10.30am departure.

  • First you will be collected at the park at the end of Akaroa Wharf (opposite the Akaroa Village Inn) at 10.30am and driven through the village of Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula with stunning views of rolling hills, lakes and coastlines before arriving in Christchurch. (pass by)
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    After boarding our coaches from the Akaroa Port, we'll take you through to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens & Christchurch Museum via the scenic Banks Peninsula. Explore on your own for 30 minutes.
  • Depart the Botanical Gardens for a brief Christchurch City tour highlighting city landmarks and the rebuild of city centre after the 2011 Earthquake. (pass by)
  • International Antarctic Centre
    Following a brief sightseeing tour showing city landmarks of the earthquake-damaged city centre, arrive at the International Antarctic Centre. Enjoy a snow and ice experience with Antarctic Storm, blue penguin encounter, 4D movie and an exhilarating Hagglund ride.
  • Travel back to Akaroa via the Banks Peninsula to board your cruise ship. (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please note that activity times and schedules can be slightly amended depending on your cruise ships timetable.
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

    Location Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand
    $140.68
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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