Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boat on Waimak River

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Partially Refundable If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boat on Waimak River

2 Adults x $157.59

$315.18

Approx Total

$315.18

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Local guide
Jet-boat ride
Port pickup and drop-off
Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

Food and drinks

Overview

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is docked in Akaroa port, then enjoy one of the adrenaline-charged adventures New Zealand is famous for on a wild jet-boating ride on the Waimak River. Combining the grand urban architecture of Christchurch and the exhilarating experience of jet-boating, you’ll see both sides of New Zealand on this city and river shore excursion.

Meeting points

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

N/A (Pass By)

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.
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.

30 minutes
Cathedral Square (Pass By)

Depart the Botanical Gardens for a brief Christchurch City tour highlighting city landmarks and the rebuild of city centre after the 2011 Earthquake.
N/A

Enjoy an exhilarating Jet boat ride, “The Braided Blast”, on the snow-fed Waimakariri River in the shallow river flats. Speed and spin in waters that is sometimes only centimetres deep.

35 minutes
Banks Peninsula (Pass By)

Travel back to Akaroa via the Banks Peninsula to board your cruise ship.

Additional Info

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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Life-vests and splash-proof jackets provided on jet-boat
Please note that activity times and schedules can be slightly amended depending on your cruise ships timetable.
The minimum age for jet-boating is two years of age.

Partially Refundable

February 03100% refund

February 09No refund

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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