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Banks Peninsula in Christchurch
Suburbs of Christchurch City
Dolphins jumping out of the water on Akaroa Harbor
Nature cruise at Akaroa Harbor
Lyttelton Harbour

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Twin Harbours (Lyttelton & Akaroa)

By Canterbury Leisure Tours
10 out of 10
Features
Overview
  • Discover the Banks Peninsula with its spectacular scenery
  • A two hour nature cruise at Akaroa Harbour
  • Rare opportunity to see unique bays and native wildlife
  • Multiple scenic stops for excellent photo opportunities
  • Cheese Factory visit with tasting and lunch option available

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations
    • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lyttelton Port
    • 8082, Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPort pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSightseeing nature cruise at Lyttelton Harbour
  • What's includedWhat's includedCheese Factory visit with tastings
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch - (if option chosen)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned coach
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks (unless specified)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Some walking is involved
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Arrival/departure times for this tour can be adjusted to meet your cruise ships berth time at port. We will advise on confrimation.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

08.45 Meet and greet in Lyttelton township for your Twin Harbour Shore Excursion. This tour option explores the twin harbours of Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton and Akaroa with great photo opportunities of some spectacular scenery throughout including Lakes Forsyth and Ellesmere, the Canterbury Plains, the South Islands Southern Alps and Christchurch City from the Sign of the Takahe on the hills above the city.

09.00 Depart Lyttelton and travel via the inner bays of Lyttelton Harbour to Governors Bay and then onto Gebbies Pass before joining the Akaroa Highway near Lake Ellesmere, here on a clear day you will have magnificent views across the lake to the Southern Alps. The excursion carries onto Lake Forsyth and then the rural township of Little River prior to ascending to the summit of Akaroa Harbour and the Hill Top. The stop at the Hill Top affords a magnificent view of the entire Akaroa Harbour and a fantastic photo opportunity. The tour continues onto the township of Akaroa, originally settled by the French and maintaining some of its French character.

10.45 Join a 2 hour nature and harbour cruise on the Canterbury Cat, with Black Cat Cruises, you will experience a rich variety of marine and bird life in their natural habitat, including the unique and playful Hector’s dolphins (world’s smallest oceanic dolphin) as you hear about Akaroa’s fascinating past. On the cruise you should see spectacular volcanic and sea caves, penguins and seals while enjoying a commentary on this beautiful area.

12.45 On the return of the cruise you will be transferred to a popular local waterfront restaurant Bully Hayes, where lunch will be served, (optional extra) Following lunch there will be time to explore the charming French settlement with the many fine craft and produce shops and old French colonial buildings.

14.30 The excursion departs Akaroa and on the return journey visit the Cheese factory in Barry’s Bay for a tasting of some of their fine European style cheeses. Continue through the Canterbury Plains and the southern suburbs of Christchurch City to the Sign of the Takahe, a park-like setting on the hills above Christchurch affording wonderful views of the city & beyond. Departing the Sign of the Takahe the tour travels through the Eastern Suburbs to the Lyttelton Tunnel, a two-kilometer road tunnel taking you through to the Port of Lyttelton approx 5pm where your awaiting shuttle transfers you back to your cruise ship.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations
    • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELyttelton Port
    • 8082, Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand