Akaroa to Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Shore Excursion
While your ship is in port in Akaroa, enjoy a shore excursion into Christchurch. After port pickup, travel by coach through the Banks Peninsula via the Akaroa Highway. After the drive, you’ll arrive in Christchurch for a guided tour of CBD highlights, including picturesque buildings and reconstruction efforts following the 2011 earthquake. Take a walk through the lovely Christchurch Botanic Gardens and learn about the extensive collection of botanical treasures. Follow up your visit with a wildlife encounter at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, home to several dozen native and exotic animal species — from monkeys and llamas to lemurs and wallabies. Get a look at New Zealand’s national bird, including North Island brown and South Island spotted kiwis, and learn about Willowbank’s kiwi breeding program. After your tour, relax on the return drive through the Canterbury Plains to Akaroa Harbour, with drop-off at the cruise terminal. Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Akaroa port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Highlights
- ✓Banks Peninsula, Christchurch tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve from Akaroa port
- ✓Enjoy a scenic trip along the Akaroa Highway with its stunning scenery
- ✓Take a walk through the Chistchurch Botanic Gardens
- ✓See the sights of central Christchurch and the rebuilding process from the 2011 earthquake
- ✓Admire the elusive kiwi bird at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
- ✓Learn about the breeding programs at the wildlife reserve
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The tour then moves on to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. You will be given entry to the Wildlife Reserve and a guided tour of the reserves ‘Natural New Zealand’ with Kiwi viewing.
- ✓Travel back to Akaroa via the Banks Peninsula to board your cruise ship.
What's included
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Port pickup and drop-off
- ✓Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 6 days before the activity start time.
- •A 50% refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.
Akaroa to Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Shore Excursion
While your ship is in port in Akaroa, enjoy a shore excursion into Christchurch. After port pickup, travel by coach through the Banks Peninsula via the Akaroa Highway. After the drive, you’ll arrive in Christchurch for a guided tour of CBD highlights, including picturesque buildings and reconstruction efforts following the 2011 earthquake. Take a walk through the lovely Christchurch Botanic Gardens and learn about the extensive collection of botanical treasures. Follow up your visit with a wildlife encounter at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, home to several dozen native and exotic animal species — from monkeys and llamas to lemurs and wallabies. Get a look at New Zealand’s national bird, including North Island brown and South Island spotted kiwis, and learn about Willowbank’s kiwi breeding program. After your tour, relax on the return drive through the Canterbury Plains to Akaroa Harbour, with drop-off at the cruise terminal. Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Akaroa port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Highlights
- ✓Banks Peninsula, Christchurch tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve from Akaroa port
- ✓Enjoy a scenic trip along the Akaroa Highway with its stunning scenery
- ✓Take a walk through the Chistchurch Botanic Gardens
- ✓See the sights of central Christchurch and the rebuilding process from the 2011 earthquake
- ✓Admire the elusive kiwi bird at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
- ✓Learn about the breeding programs at the wildlife reserve
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The tour then moves on to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. You will be given entry to the Wildlife Reserve and a guided tour of the reserves ‘Natural New Zealand’ with Kiwi viewing.
- ✓Travel back to Akaroa via the Banks Peninsula to board your cruise ship.
What's included
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Port pickup and drop-off
- ✓Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 6 days before the activity start time.
- •A 50% refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.