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Day Trips in Akaroa
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Bus Tours
6 hours
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$185
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Full-day Tours
6 hours
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$135
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4WD Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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$665
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Full-day Tours
6 hours
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$199
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Bus Tours
6 hours
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$180
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Full-day Tours
6 hours
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$270
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Full-day Tours
7–9 hours
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$999
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Bus Tours
6 hours
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$195
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Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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$769
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 98% of travellers
98% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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$220
per adult
4WD Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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$395
per adult
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 91% of travellers
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$249
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Food & Drink
5–6 hours
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$125
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4WD Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
97% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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$299
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Bus Tours
6 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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$385
per adult
Historical Tours
6+ hours
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$380
per adult
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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$199
per adult
4WD Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
95% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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$695
per adult
Food & Drink
6 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
96% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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$175
per adult
Food & Drink
5 hours
Free cancellation
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$180
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Rail Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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$550
per adult
Full-day Tours
8–10 hours
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$340
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Experience All of Christchurch City in Just One Day
Experience All of Christchurch City in Just One Day
Food & Drink
4–5 hours
Free cancellation
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$340
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Bus Tours
5 hours
Free cancellation
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$340
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Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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$399
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Rail Tours
6+ hours
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$1,600
per adult
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$2,199
per adult
Rail Tours
6+ hours
Recommended by 97% of travellers
97% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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$625
per adult
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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$399
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What travellers are saying
- Brian CSydney, Australia3 contributionsGreat scenic full day trip to Akaroa. Includes stops on the way there and back. Convenient Hotel pick-up and drop-off. The very knowledgeable and entertaining Scotty was our Driver/Guide.Written 2 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Edmundo_de_ABQAlbuquerque, NM1,272 contributionsThe drive from Akaroa where ships dock, through Banks Peninsula to Christchurch is a long but interesting drive where you see much of the countryside. Christchurch is a magnificent city. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is a family owned and operated place where animals are displayed for public viewing. They advertise that they participate in conservation of Kiwi's and other wildlife. If you imagine that this is a vast wildlife sanctuary it's not. It was interesting to go inside the Kiwi habitat they've created and also to go inside the large bird enclosures.Written 7 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susan RGreater Adelaide, Australia5 contributionsThe trip over was a bit long but certainly beautiful scenery. Would have liked to see more of Christchurch. Just dropped in centre and left to look around.Written 1 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gail S2 contributionsOur tour guide SUE SZABO picked us up before sunrise & took us to a Christchurch (CHch) overlook to watch the sun rise, hit the city, and "pink up" the distant mountains. She knew which scenic route to take leaving CHch for more great views. When she learned my interest in birding, she made several stops so I could do some photography. She has a wealth of knowledge about CHch and the area from CHch to Akaroa. We enjoyed a morning tea stop at a cozy restaurant/art gallery as well as a tasty lunch by the Akaroa Harbour. We hit the jackpot on our Dolphin watching cruise with a pair of Hector's dolphins obligingly appearing as well as albatrosses attending to our tour boat for many minutes. Then she introduced us to her pearl-selling friend, and now I have a snazzy new necklace! Sue is a very accommodating guide, and I hope you will get to enjoy her professional, informative service. She's great!Written 31 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joan PVancouver, Canada105 contributionsThe best part of this tour was the sheep farm. The people who run the farm are lovely, and gave us an excellent overview of the what it takes to run a sheep farm. As well, the tea and scones were delicious and the owners were extremely hospitable and engaging. They deserve a 5/5. There was some disorganization at the outset as a driver did not show up which left our driver handling it all. He was excellent (Dennis) and gave us a great deal of information as we drove to Christchurch. We then switched vans and had limited time at the museum before being dropped off for a lunch break. Janet was our driver for the afternoon and she also had a lot of information to share. She did a very good job but was compromised by the van she had to drive. The van that we were in for the afternoon was much too cramped for the number of people and any many of the clients were uncomfortable which should never have occurred. Given the narrowness of the seats, there should have been fewer people and another van added. It is not ok to fill the van to capacity when the leg room is cramped and the road is very winding. Two people had some car sickness which may not have occurred if they had more room. Everyone should be warned in advance of the type of road. It is very manageable if people have room and a window.Written 2 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gogogram6373 contributionsWe were a group of 6 senior adults who engaged Leisure Tours for this tour. The tour itself was as advertised. Christchurch was a bit disappointing as they have not really recovered yet from the destruction of 3 years ago and our time at the Gardens was too short. We spent too much time at The Giants House leaving less time at other venues.
The reason I titled this "Exceptional Customer Service" is because we were on a cruise and when we arrived back onboard the ship I discovered that my pocket camera must have fallen out of my backpack.
As the ship was pulling out of the pier I called Leisure Tours office. The manager listened my tale, said " that tour guide just pulled in let me check". He came back to tell me they had the camera. He then asked where the ship was going the next day, asked what tour we were doing and arranged for me to pick up my camera the next morning at the Information Center.
Thank you for the exceptional customer service!Written 6 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Pathfinder7949704 contributionsOur driver did a great job showing us the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch. It's a shame so much damage from the 2011 Earthquake in Christchurch, but still beautiful and good to hear the story and rebuild going on. The Jet Boat ride on the Waimak was a real hoot! loved it. Would recommend!Written 10 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brian DDarlington, UK963 contributionsA fascinating tour round the area which was, unfortunately, spoiled by some appalling rain!! The driver did well keeping us entertained and we all felt sorry for him!!
The trip included the Antarctic exhibition - however, Leisure tours refused to take us there as there weren't enough people on the trip - I was angry!!!Written 3 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
