Akaroa Tours & Activities 2025

Akaroa , South Island

From $ 15.29

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Nestled on the East Coast of the South Island, the quiet seaside town of Akaroa is best known for its volcanic hills and the dolphins that are found in the bay. On this self-guided audio tour, you will enjoy the tranquil setting and the stunning natural views along the harbour. You will also see the old lighthouse and learn about its interesting French history at the Akaroa Museum. Visit the town wharf, whale try pots, war memorial, corner of Lavaud and Balguerie, St Patrick's Catholic Church, the Old French cemetery, the giant's house, French forecourt and Rue Jolie. Known as the Paris of New Zealand this tour will delight and enthral all at your own pace.

Akaroa , South Island

From $ 93.05

This is a must do for those who like to get active while exploring new places! If you have a spare 2 hours up your sleeve and are confident riding a ‘normal’ mountain bike then why not join us on a premium guided electric mountain bike tour, it may just be one of the highlights of your trip! Our popular rides are the perfect way to explore the village and surrounds, if you have conventional mountain bike experience and have a basic level of fitness this trip is for you. You will be amazed as you cruise up terrain you wouldn’t dream of on a conventional bike, with our powerful pedal assist Scott Bosch systems Ebiking is making the impossible… now possible!. Great for couples, families and friends. This tour includes mixed terrain, some steep ascents and descents, sealed roads through out. Warning- Electric Mountain biking is very addictive, we ride FURTHER, FASTER HIGHER without the sweat! Once is never enough!

Akaroa , South Island

From $ 17.41

Discover the Sun like never before! This unique daytime experience offers a safe, fascinating look at our nearest star, perfect for all ages and Akaroa day trips. What You'll Experience: Safe Solar Viewing: Observe the Sun through our specialized solar telescope. See sunspots, flares, and intricate solar activity in stunning detail. Smartphone Solar Photography: Use our provided adapter to easily capture your own amazing photos of the Sun directly through the telescope with your smartphone! Instant Solar Images with ZWO Seestar S50: Our ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope captures high-resolution images of the Sun, which are then shared with you digitally and instantly! Expert Guidance: Learn captivating facts about the Sun, its features, and its impact on Earth from our knowledgeable astronomer. This tour provides a hands-on, exciting introduction to astronomy, offering visuals you won't find anywhere else. It's an ideal, memorable addition to your Akaroa itinerary!

Akaroa , South Island

From $ 450.24

Do not miss out on this incredible New Zealand experience. Just look at the amazing 5 star reviews! Guests describe this tour as the “New Zealand’s best kept secret”, “the best thing to do in Akaroa”, “best tour in Canterbury.” This tour is owned and operated by The 7th Generation descendant of the French settlers, expert trained historian and ecologist and natural born storyteller. There is NO OTHER TOUR LIKE IT. Guests consistently report that the tour had a BIG impact on them, leaving them feeling connected to nature and inspired for the future. Expert guide Marie Haley, was a FINALIST at the 2024 New Zealand Tourism Awards for Tourism Business Excellence, a big deal for a one-woman operation. This tour will take you to all of Akaroa’s hidden gems - you will simply see no other tourists. This tour includes all the best things to do in Akaroa, that you could not access and understand without this expert guide. No other tour in New Zealand tells THIS story; my story.