

Tours and Combo Packages
Akaroa Scenic Day Tour: Return fares from only $35.00 pp
Relax...and enjoy a well-balanced day trip offering exceptional value that is designed to interest and entertain a wide range of travellers.
| Departures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Depart Christchurch daily at: | 9.30am | |
| Depart Akaroa daily at: | 2:30 pm | 4:30 pm |
- Visit:
- Birdlings Flat Beach
- Gemstone and Fossil Museum
- Little River Railway Station - craft shop / gallery
- The historic 'Hilltop Tavern' - purchase refreshments
- Barry's Bay Cheese Factory - cheese tasting
- View:
- Lakes Ellesmere and Forsyth
- Cooptown & the Waiwera Valley
- Banks Peninsula Hills and spectacular panormaic vistas en route and from the 'Hilltop'
- Akaroa inner harbour bays
- Enjoy:
- Picturesque scenic route
- Refreshment / photo opportunites
- Akaroa Village introduction
- Informative driver commentary
- Travel in a comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned tour coach
- Choose:
- Choice of early or later afternoon departure time from Akaroa
We guarantee to include all the Tour content that we advertise.
Akaroa Combos
1 Day Combo
$130.00 ppr Shuttle + Cruise + Farm Tour
Daily departure from Christchurch at 8:45 am
- Includes:
- Return coach transport on French Connection Direct Scenic Shuttle Service
- Visit to working sheep farm at Paua Bay
- 2-hour cruise of the Akaroa Harbour on board the Canterbury Cat
- All transfers to attractions and a souvenir postcard
2 Day Combo
$299.00 pp (single), $249.00 pp (share twin)
Daily departure from Christchurch at 9:30 am
- Includes:
- Return coach transport on French Connection Scenic Day Tour Service
- Visit to working sheep farm at Paua Bay
- 2-hour cruise of the Akaroa Harbour on board the Canterbury Cat or the Fox II sailing ketch
- Overnight accommodation in the boutique La Rochelle Motel
- All transfers to attractions and a souvenir postcard
Akaroa and Hanmer Springs Combos
Visit two very popular destinations: Akaroa and the thermal springs at Hanmer.
Discounts apply only when both destinations are booked together as a Combo.
Akaroa French Connection Shuttle and Hanmer Shuttle Service
$60.00 ppr
*Akaroa French Connection Scenic Day Tour and Hanmer Shuttle Service
$75.00 ppr
(*Day tour option includes entry to the Thermal Pools)
Banks Peninsula Shuttle and Tours Ltd
An 'on demand' mini bus service from Christchurch often available for single fares and / or for groups (including Banks Peninsula Track walkers). Airport pick-ups available and set-downs in Akaroa and at Banks Peninsula locations where larger buses cannot safely travel. Prices vary depending on group size, destination and time. All enquiries please email: akaroabus@xtra.co.nz.
Come and Experience Akaroa and Banks Peninsula with us!