Shore Excursions in Akaroa 6 options
Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine ReserveGuided sea kayak tour through Akaroa's marine reserve. Spot Hector dolphins, penguins and fur seals. Includes all gear and local guide. 80 minutes from Christchurch.Sat · 11:45 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct · Pickup optional · From age 10★ 4.84 (161)2h–3hEN · FR · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 135per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Giants House & Cheese FactoryTwo-and-a-half-hour guided tour of Akaroa from the wharf with stops at the crater rim, a local cheese factory, and the Giants House gardens: timed to fit cruise ship schedules.Every day · 11:00 · All ages★ 4.26 (19)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula HighlightsShore excursion from Akaroa combining Banks Peninsula scenery, Christchurch city tour with 2011 earthquake sites.Every day · 10:00 · All ages★ 3.57 (14)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 205per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Cheese & Sheep FarmJoin a 2.5-hour guided tour of Akaroa Harbour and township, visit a working farm for cheese tastings, sheepdog demonstrations, and shearing.Every day · 14:00 · All ages★ 4.55 (11)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 115per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula Tour HighlightsSix-hour tour from Akaroa visiting Banks Peninsula, Christchurch Botanic Gardens and city landmarks, plus Antarctic Centre with Hagglund ride, snow room and penguin encounter.Every day · 10:00 · All ages★ 3.89 (135)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 230per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Wildlife Reserve TourPickup at Akaroa Wharf at 10:30am, then drive through Banks Peninsula to Christchurch Botanic Gardens, a city tour.Every day · 10:00 · All ages★ 3.65 (26)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula Tour HighlightsOur pick | NZ$ 230 per person | 6h | 3.89★ · 135 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine ReserveBest value | NZ$ 135 per person | 2h–3h | 4.84★ · 161 | Sat · 11:45 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct | English, Spanish, French |
| Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Giants House & Cheese FactoryLowest price | NZ$ 99 per person | 2h 30m | 4.26★ · 19 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula Highlights | NZ$ 205 per person | 6h | 3.57★ · 14 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Cheese & Sheep Farm | NZ$ 115 per person | 2h 30m | 4.55★ · 11 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Akaroa Shore Excursion: Wildlife Reserve Tour | NZ$ 209 per person | 6h | 3.65★ · 26 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
Shore Excursions in Akaroa at a glance
- Our pick: Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula Tour Highlights, NZ$ 230 (6h, 3.89★ · 135).
- Best value: Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine Reserve, NZ$ 135 (2h–3h, 4.84★ · 161).
- Lowest price: Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Giants House & Cheese Factory, NZ$ 99 (2h 30m, 4.26★ · 19).
Real price per person across the 6 options: NZ$ 99–NZ$ 230 (median NZ$ 135). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 5 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.