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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Twin Harbour Tour (Lyttelton & Akaroa)

Location Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$166.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Twin Harbour Tour - No Lunch
Full day tour of the twin harbours without lunch included in the price.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Sightseeing nature cruise
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Lunch - (if option chosen)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • 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.
  • Akaroa
    This day tour explores the Banks Peninsula and the twin harbours of Lyttelton and Akaroa with numerous photo opportunities of some spectacular scenery throughout including Lakes Forsyth and Ellesmere, the Canterbury Plains, the South Islands Southern Alps and views of Christchurch from the Sign of the Takahe situated on the hills directly above the city. From Lyttelton, the tour travels around the inner bays of Lyttelton Harbour, Corsair Bay, Cass Bay, Rapaki and Governor’s Bay and then travels over Gebbies Pass and onto the Akaroa Highway for Akaroa, stopping on route at Birdlings Flat, (a shingle beach at the tip of Banks Peninsula, affording great views of this rugged southern coastline) and at the hilltop which enters into Akaroa. The stop at the hilltop affords a magnificent view and photo opportunity of the entire Akaroa Harbour.
  • join Black Cat for a two hour nature cruise on the Akaroa Harbour. This full commentary cruise of this spectacular harbor includes a host of native marine life. You will normally see the rare Hector’s Dolphins, New Zealand Fur Seals and the Little Blue Penguin, as well as a number of native marine birds that populate this coastline.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Twin Harbour Tour (Lyttelton & Akaroa)

    Location Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
    $166.18
    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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