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Akaroa
Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand
Where Akaroa sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 2
- Bookable experiences
- 28
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
Akaroa sits in South Island, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 28 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
New Zealand › South Island › Akaroa
What to see in Akaroa
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Akaroa
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What travellers book in Akaroa
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
5.0 (2,259)2h
At the core, we’re a family business with our management team being 6th & 7th generation Banks Peninsula locals. Alongside our family members, we have a passionate team who are committed to you having a…
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Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
4.7 (354)2h
Cruise through the stunning Akaroa Harbour and encounter some of New Zealand’s most unique marine wildlife, including the rare Hector’s dolphin, NZ fur seals, penguins, and seabirds. Set aboard a spacious, modern…
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Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours
4.9 (133)1h
Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends and family in a stunning location. Note - guests must drive to…
from $36.66 / personView details
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Akaroa Self Guided Electric Scooter Tour
5.0 (12)5h 15m
Explore the scenic beauty of Akaroa at your leisure with a self-guided electric scooter tour. Cruise along the breathtaking east coast with an eco-friendly scooter, utilizing a detailed trail map that guides you through…
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour
3.8 (228)6h
While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. You’ll see how Christchurch is emerging from the devastation of the 2011…
from $86.22 / personView details
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Akaroa Wildlife Cruise
4.9 (111)2h 45m
Our tours numbers are kept limited, offering you a small and intimate tour that will take you where others can't with amazing views of New Zealands wildlife. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew love meeting and talking…
from $77.30 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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