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Akaroa: Hector's Dolphins Nature Cruise from Christchurch
Christchurch
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour is built around the Nature Cruise. There will not be time for additional walking tracks or extended shopping in Akaroa.
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The Nature Cruise is included in your tour price. No separate booking is required.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Most Akaroa day tours take you to the village. This one takes you into the harbour, with expert dolphin-spotting dogs on board to help find them.
The 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise is included in the tour price. You cruise Akaroa Harbour in search of Hector's dolphins, fur seals, white-flippered penguins, and sea birds. Hector's dolphins are found only in New Zealand's coastal waters. The dolphin-spotting dogs on board are trained to help the crew locate them.
Your group is capped at 15 people. En route, the tour stops at Little River for a coffee break, the Hilltop Lookout above Akaroa for panoramic views of the harbour and the volcanic crater, and Barry's Bay Traditional Cheese for an inclu...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live guide commentary throughout
Hotel pickup from Christchurch
Carbon neutral tour
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Lunch
USB charging on board
2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise (included in tour price)
Transport in a modern Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle
Kiwi snacks
Small-group experience, maximum 15 people
Gratuities
Additional activities and personal purchases in Akaroa, Little River and Barry's Bay
Individual cheese purchases at Barry's Bay (cheese sampling is included)
Akaroa: Hector's Dolphins Nature Cruise from Christchurch
Christchurch
About
Most Akaroa day tours take you to the village. This one takes you into the harbour, with expert dolphin-spotting dogs on board to help find them.
The 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise is included in the tour price. You cruise Akaroa Harbour in search of Hector's dolphins, fur seals, white-flippered penguins, and sea birds. Hector's dolphins are found only in New Zealand's coastal waters. The dolphin-spotting dogs on board are trained to help the crew locate them.
Your group is capped at 15 people. En route, the tour stops at Little River for a coffee break, the Hilltop Lookout above Akaroa for panoramic views of the harbour and the volcanic crater, and Barry's Bay Traditional Cheese for an inclu...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live guide commentary throughout
Hotel pickup from Christchurch
Carbon neutral tour
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Lunch
USB charging on board
2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise (included in tour price)
Transport in a modern Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle
Kiwi snacks
Small-group experience, maximum 15 people
Gratuities
Additional activities and personal purchases in Akaroa, Little River and Barry's Bay
Individual cheese purchases at Barry's Bay (cheese sampling is included)
Itinerary
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Christchurch
Departure: 8:30 am. Hotel pickups from Christchurch city. Your guide introduces the day as we head towards Banks Peninsula.
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Little River
A small township at the base of the peninsula. Stop to grab a coffee and browse the local store and gallery.
25 minutes
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Photo stop at the summit above Akaroa. Panoramic views of the harbour, the volcanic crater, and the surrounding bays.
5 minutes
4
Barrys Bay Cheese
Visit to one of New Zealand's last traditional farmhouse cheesemakers, producing artisan cheese since 1895. Cheese sampling included.
20 minutes
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Akaroa
Arrival in the village. Lunch provided. Time at the waterfront and the Akaroa Lighthouse. Afternoon includes the 2-hour Nature Cruise.
4 hours
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Cruise of Akaroa Harbour. Dolphin-spotting dogs on board. Wildlife: Hector's dolphins, fur seals, white-flippered penguins, sea birds, sea caves and coastal rock formations.
