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Gothic revival stone buildings with a round tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre, framed by autumn leaves

Akaroa (for Christchurch) Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Akaroa Shore Excursions

Ships anchor in Akaroa Harbour, the flooded crater of an old volcano, and tender passengers to the waterfront of a village with French colonial roots. Sea kayaking and nature cruises look for small Hector’s dolphins in the harbor, while Christchurch is roughly ninety minutes away by road over Banks Peninsula.

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights TourViator
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour
★ 3.8 (228 reviews) · 6 hr
From$84
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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine ReserveViator
Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve
★ 4.8 (161 reviews) · 2 hr
From$78
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic CentreViator
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre
★ 3.9 (135 reviews) · 6 hr
From$132
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Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in AkaroaViator
Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa
★ 4.9 (34 reviews) · 3 hr
From$101
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife ReserveViator
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
★ 3.7 (26 reviews) · 6 hr
From$120
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local TourViator
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local Tour
★ 4.3 (19 reviews) · 2.5 hr
From$57
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Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo Day Trip from ChristchurchViator
Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch
★ 5 (18 reviews) · 10 hr
From$193
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Akaroa Explorer- Guided Electric Bike Tour in AkaroaViator
Akaroa Explorer- Guided Electric Bike Tour in Akaroa
★ 4.8 (18 reviews) · 2 hr
From$78
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Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic ViewsViator
Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views
★ 5 (15 reviews) · 5 hr
From$218
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House TourViator
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour
★ 3.6 (14 reviews) · 6 hr
From$118
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Private Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from ChristchurchViator
Private Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch
★ 5 (13 reviews) · 4 hr
From$294
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Akaroa's Lonely Beach Trail (eco friendly electric scooter tour)Viator
Akaroa's Lonely Beach Trail (eco friendly electric scooter tour)
★ 5 (12 reviews) · 3 hr
From$95
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked November 1, 2026. Shore Excursion Discounts may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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