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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre
(135) Reviews
New Zealand
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
The Britomart Cannon
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.
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.
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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
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Cathedral Square
Depart the Botanical Gardens for a brief Christchurch City tour highlighting city landmarks and the rebuild of city centre after the 2011 Earthquake.
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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
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Banks Peninsula
Travel back to Akaroa via the Banks Peninsula to board your cruise ship.
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre
(135) Reviews
New Zealand
About
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.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
The Britomart Cannon
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.
