Akaroa Day Trip: Volcanic Landscapes and Marine Life

Explore Akaroa’s volcanic landscapes, sample local cheeses, and cruise with Hector’s dolphins on this 6-hour guided tour from Christchurch.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lyttelton - This is a typical itinerary for this product
    Lyttelton Harbour, Lyttelton
    2004 New Zealand
    Enjoy the sights of Lyttelton Harbour inside the crater of an extinct volcano. There are plenty of spot to stop for that perfect photo.
    Duration: 5 minutes
  • Governors Bay - From its military beginnings as a colonial militia base in 1755,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Cruise Tickets
Additional Information

Discover volcanic landscapes and breathtaking scenery on New Zealand’s South Island on this 6 hour Akaroa day trip from Christchurch. Take in top attractions including Governor’s Bay with your guide. Ascend the Banks Peninsula for beautiful views over Akaroa Harbour and the volcanic crater. Then, sample locally made cheeses and admire colonial…

Location
Lyttelton
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Venture49113210975
Aug 12, 2025
Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch – Kiwi Horizons Travel - I joined Kiwi Horizons Travel for an Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch and it was absolutely unforgettable! The scenic drive through the Banks Peninsula was stunning, with rolling hills, crystal-blue waters, and plenty of photo stops. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so enjoyable. Akaroa’s French-inspired harbour village was charming, and the harbour cruise gave us the chance to spot dolphins and other marine wildlife. Everything was well-organised, the vehicle was comfortable, and the pace was perfect. If you’re looking for the best Christchurch to Akaroa day trip with breathtaking views and authentic experiences, Kiwi Horizons Travel is the way to go!
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Freedom16075794310
Aug 5, 2025
Special thanks once again - Mt. Cook private tour via Tekapo was the highlight of our trip. Stunning sights, well-organised, and we had complete flexibility with our stops. Highly recommend
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381doctora
Aug 5, 2025
Thank you so much - The private Akaroa day tour was a peaceful and personalised experience. Our guide took us to hidden gems off the beaten path – simply magical.
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Odyssey25009372691
Aug 18, 2024
Dolphin cruise was Awesome - Dolphin cruise was amazing to Watch.Everything was under our budget for this trip.Driver explained us everything about the trip. Highly recommended
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Getaway12045805705
Jun 5, 2024
Amazing Experience - Great Experience with Kiwi Horizons Travel to my day tour at Akaroa.. Dolphin cruise was excellent. Highly recommend to everyone..
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Metter
Mar 1, 2025
Beware of the scam of this tour.avoid as they refuse to refund for not showing up. - I contacted the operator on Jan 12, confirming my tour for 6 people via WhatsApp for Feb 26. . On the day before the tour I WhatsApp them and emailed them to confirm pick up place. When the day came and we waited for over one and the half hours and nobody show up. I WhatsApp them and call them, nobody shows up and no answer. Even the tour bus operators tried to contact them. Eventually I WhatsApp Viator support. They never showed up and they sent me text saying that his tour guide tried to contact me with a different number and claimed that I denied the tour. If that was me, why would I denied the tour? In the end, they tied to charged me and refused to refund. It looks like it is a scam. They may have outsourced to someone else and since we did not do the dolphin cruise, they did not want to conduct the tour. Beware of this scam. Cannot be trusted.we wasted a whole day as this was the only day we are in port.
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From $113
up to 12 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).