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Akaroa day tour |
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Shore Excursion |
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Akaroa means "Long Harbour" in maori and it is Christchurch's most popular day-tour destination. Join me and explore the scenic Banks Peninsula, with its extinct volcanoes that have formed Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours, and find out about the maori and French history of this unique area. You can lunch at our recommended restaurant or even try take-away "fish and chips", a favourite for visitors.
We suggest you take a boat trip with award-winning "Black Cat Cruises" and look out for endangered Hectors Dolphins (the smallest in the world), Little Blue Penguins and seals. If we have time on the return we can stop at Birdlings Flat . . . . a stoney beach with pebbles and semi-precious stones.
My tours are flexible and very personal so let me know exactly what you would like and I will do my best to provide a fun and informative day out! |
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| Travel to Akaroa via Lyttelton Harbour, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere and Little River where we stop to look at the old railway station which has been converted into a Crafts Centre. We stop at "the Hilltop" on the crater rim for photos of Akaroa from above. We also visit Barrys Bay Cheese Factory to sample some of their fine cheese. We have time to explore Akaroa township before heading back to Lyttelton/Christchurch. |
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| Meet up location: We can pick you up from the Port of Lyttelton, your hotel or Christchurch International Airport |
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| End location: At the end of the day we can drop back at your cruise ship in Lyttelton or any central location of your choice in Christchurch City. |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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| The services of your guide and transport in our LTNZ Licenced vehicle are included. |
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2 hour Nature Cruise with "Black Cat Cruises"
We suggest lunch at Ma Maison Restaurant |
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| Tour #: 11679 |
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| Tour Type: Nature & Wildlife, Shore Excursion, Other |
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| Transportation Method: Our vehicle is a roomy Ford Transit tour vehicle with microphone. We have a jet-air system rather than air-conditioning. Capacity is 11 passengers. |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: No. |
| The vehicle is not set up for handicapped visitors and has a small step up to the door. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. Tour is suitable for children. |
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| Language(s): Japanese (basic), English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 10 |
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| about ratings |
Tour in Christchurch, New Zealand:
"Dermott is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable and really knows the area. Would take another tour with him in a hea,..." [more]
Mary Henry de Tessan - Jan, 2012
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Tour in Christchurch, New Zealand:
"Dermot was very knowledgeable about this area and gave us photo opportunities along the drive - which is what we reques,..." [more]
Joan McNiven - Feb, 2012
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