Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Twin Harbour Tour (Lyttelton & Akaroa)

Christchurch, New Zealand

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of a day on land with this nature-focused shore excursion around the Banks Peninsula harbors at Lyttelton and Akaroa. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the two-hour nature cruise in Akaroa Harbour, where you may see rare Hector’s Dolphins. Admire views of the twin harbors, the Canterbury Plains, and Lakes Ellesmere and Forsyth, and stop at a cheese factory to learn more about local artisan produce.

Return port transfers are provided for your convenience
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch is included if that option is selected
An ideal tour for travelers who enjoy nature and wildlife

What's Included

Driver/guide
Lunch - (if option chosen)
Port pickup and drop-off
Sightseeing nature cruise
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Fisherman's Wharf
Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand

Pickup details

Meeting instructions will be sent upon booking. Please note that the default time for this tour is 8.30am but this can be amended depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure times.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Leisure Tours

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akaroa

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Black Cat Cruises

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.6

based on 5 reviews

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Disappointed in this tour

Shirley_W, Oct 2022

We found it difficult to meet the bus although we followed instructions given. Had to phone the company who came and picked us up. Along with another group who were booked on the same tour. The drivers then conducted several head counts to see which group would go on which bus. We were crammed into the bus, with the four people in the back seat sitting slightly sideways to fit. Not very comfortable conditions as it was 2 hours each way. We didn’t stop at the advertised cheese factory stop as apparently there were too many people there. Stopped for a photo opportunity at a cafe/bar where our guide told us we could use the toilets, however staff very rudely told us we had to purchase something first. Boat trip was great, met all expectations, however the guide asked us to walk to ticket office where he read out our names and gave us our tickets, before we could explore town or go to lunch. Not sure why he couldn’t have just picked up our tickets for us. Commentary was almost non existent, and this was commented on by most on the tour. I have been on lots of tours in Aust and overseas and this is the very first time I have been disappointed and the first time I have given unfavourable feedback. Not very well organised with the guide unaware of the ship’s boarding time. Would not recommend. We were not collected or returned to the port as we had expected, but used the shuttle bus provided by the ship to meet up with the tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Lyttleton Port where the cruise ship berths is in a restricted area and the only way in or out of the port is by shuttle. Everyone arrived in a timely manner and the tour departed without issue. The vehicle used on the day was a modern comfortable 18 seater tour vehicle with 12 people, so unsure why anybody would be sitting sideways across the back. The drive time from Lyttleton is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Everyone was aware of the ships boarding time and the driver was back in port an hour prior to the ships departure. It is disappointing to receive such an inaccurate review.

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