Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Sheep Farm Tour | 6 hours

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Sheep Farm Tour
2 Adults x $116.15
$232.30
Approx Total
$232.30

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Sheep shearing demonstration
  • Local guide
  • Afternoon tea
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Covered by Viatorā€™s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Overview

Take a guided Christchurch city tour when your ship is docked in Akaroa port, and visit a traditional sheep farm to experience life in rural New Zealand. After seeing the Christchurch city sights, your Akaroa shore excursion takes you into the countryside to feed the animals, watch a sheep-shearing demonstration and see sheep dogs at work.

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

    Head back through the rolling hills of the Banks Peninsula to visit a working sheep farm. Enjoy the experience of watching sheep dogs work, rounding up the flock and penning them for you to touch, examine and photograph. A shearing demonstration has been arranged for you and afternoon tea will be provided.

    1 hour

  • Banks Peninsula (Pass By)

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

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces 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.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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 experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 6 full days before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
Reviews

4.0

45 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    19
  • 4 stars
    13
  • 3 stars
    9
  • 2 stars
    2
  • 1 star
    2
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