Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

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Child (3-13) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-2) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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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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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

2 Adults x $113.81

$227.62

Approx Total

$227.62

Inclusions / Exclusions

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

Food and drinks

Overview

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes a scenic trip through the Banks Peninsula and entry to the most popular attraction in Christchurch, the International Antarctic Centre. Enjoy the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and take an exhilarating ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.

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.
International Antarctic Centre

Following a brief sightseeing tour showing city landmarks of the earthquake-damaged city centre, arrive at the International Antarctic Centre. Enjoy a snow and ice experience with Antarctic Storm, blue penguin encounter, 4D movie and an exhilarating Hagglund ride.

2 hours
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
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.

Partially Refundable

February 03100% refund

February 09No refund

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

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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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