Top picks for Akaroa Day tours
Discover 23 Day tours in Akaroa on Trip.com, updated January 29, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 24 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From GBP 12.41 per person, with an average total of GBP 78.52. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 2.183k verified reviews, Day tours Akaroa boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise", with 1.041k reviews and a 4.9 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise", a 2-hour adventure in Akaroa!
The next available day tour departs on January 30, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Akaroa Day tours usually take about 2 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
95% of Akaroa Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
January is the perfect time to visit Akaroa! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
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Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and a free postcard.Duration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Satisfied· 36 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£49.11£51.7
21 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 2–4 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 21 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£39.32£41.39
Traverse towering cliffs, spectacular rock stacks, vibrant coral reefs, and hidden sea cavesDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom£58.02
Discover charming French-inspired Akaroa villageDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 3 reviewsFrom£149.42
Ride on the longest chairlift in New ZealandDuration: 45 minsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 4 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£12.41£13.07
Duration: 24 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.5/5Satisfied· 810 reviews· 45 bookedFrom£17.79
Pohatu is the Australasian little penguin colony on New Zealand's mainland.Duration: 6 hrsEnglishFrom£61.39
Board the Black Cat cruise to admire Akaroa's captivating scenery, spot rare New Zealand endemic Hector's dolphins, as well as penguins and other seabirds.Duration: 6 hrsEnglishFrom£137.88
Sail through a volcanic crater and marvel at the breathtaking scenery while getting up close to the rare and smaller Hector's dolphins, fur seals, penguins, and numerous other seabirds.Duration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.0/5Good· 1 reviewFrom£54.24
100 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 1k reviews· 24 bookedFrom£57.82
Join a 2-hour cruise to get up close with the world's rare dolphins and explore the adorable and playful Hector's dolphinsDuration: 2–3 hrsEnglishFrom£55.63![Black Cat Cruises Akaroa Dolphin Cruise in South Island, New Zealand [Optional Swim with Dolphins | Multiple Time Slots Available]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581s12000qhsuo179DEC_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Encounter the world's Hector's dolphins! Exclusive habitat in Akaroa Harbour where you can interact with them in the water.EnglishFree cancellationFrom£64.23
43 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 56 reviewsFrom£55.60
Drive through the Southern Alps to the majestic Aoraki / Mount Cook, where the scenery is breathtaking.Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFrom£127.29
Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Lake Tekapo and visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd to admire this picturesque landmark.Duration: 2.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom£160.60
93.8% of travelers recommendEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Very good· 64 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£30.54£32.15
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Choose to take a bush or coastal walk or simply relax and enjoy the sceneryDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFrom£111.36£117.23
Capture stunning photos from Godley Head's WWII gun embattlementsDuration: 3–6.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5% offLimited-time saleFrom£123.74£130.26
Watch an exciting interactive sheep shearing show and see sheepdogs demonstrate herding and managing sheep in a live interactive display.Duration: 8.1 hrsEnglishFrom£146.21
Fly over Christchurch as your pilots provide historical insight into this beautiful cityDuration: 20 minsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFrom£144.44£152.05
Capture stunning photos of giant limestone boulders at Castle Hill/Kura TawhitiDuration: 3–8 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£123.74£130.26
21 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 1 dayEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 95 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£47.18£49.67
Encounter New Zealand's 'Big 5' (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara and kiwi)Duration: 4 hrsFree cancellationBook now for today4.6/5Satisfied· 21 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£14.28£15.04
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Reviews: Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise
Guest User2026-01-19
Exhilarating...informative. A great way to see the harbour, the sweeping hills and the coastline...fantastic views of the coastal rock formations and their inhabitants.★
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Reviews: Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour
Guest User2026-01-17
Ben, our guide, explained everything in great detail, interestingly and informatively, and in a way that was easy to understand, even for those whose English wasn't perfect – we learned a tremendous amount. 10 out of 10 :)★
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Reviews: From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise
Guest User2025-11-04
the boat trip was amazing, we saw a lot of wildlife. Raj was a great guide around town stopping at many beautiful places.★
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Reviews: Scenic Chairlift Ride at Christchurch Adventure Park
Guest User2026-01-09
We walked up to the site and then got on the chairlift! Breathtaking views and surely worth the adventure! Going down was far more prettier!★
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Reviews: Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram
Guest User2026-01-16
Convenient way to enjoy New Regent, Riverside Market, Botanic Garden and Art Galleries, with a feel that you are in the 1800's with the abundance of heritage buildings.
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