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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

3.6

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

3.6
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

Duration: 6 hours
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MYR 517.78

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Highlights

A unique shore excursion from Akaroa which combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided tour of the famous Giant's House. While your ship is berthed at port, travel from Akaroa to Christchurch via the Akaroa Highway affording some beautiful views of the Banks Peninsula. After a brief stop at the Botanical Gardens, set off on a guided tour of the city centre which highlights the earthquake damage of 2011 with its rebuild efforts and surviving landmarks. Here you'll make a stop with time to explore on foot. Afterwards, head up to the Sign of the Takahe on the Port Hills with some incredible views of Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps, before heading back to Akaroa where a guided tour of the famous Giants House, with its stunning sculptures and gardens, have been arranged for your enjoyment.

Itinerary

  • Akaroa Village Inn(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Banks Peninsula(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Travel from Akaroa to Christchurch via the Akaroa Highway, with great views of the Banks Peninsula, Lake Forsyth & Lake Ellesmere.
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Christchurch Cathedral

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After a some time at the Botanic Gardens, your driver will take you for a sightseeing tour of the central city and highlight the Earthquake damage of 2011. After which, stop for a 45 minute lunch break (own expense) in the city.
  • Sign of the Takahe(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    After departing the city, head to the Sign of the Takahe in the Port Hills for some magnificent views of Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains. On a clear day, you'll be able to see the incredible Southern Alps and the Kaikoura Mountain Ranges.
  • The Giants House

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Make your way back to Akaroa Township and make a stop at the Giant’s House, with its beautiful gardens and mosaic sculptures, where a guided tour has been arranged for your enjoyment. Finally, your coach can take you back to the wharf or alternatively you can continue exploring on foot.

What's included

INCLUDED

Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Driver/guide
Guided tour of the Giants House
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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