You dock in Akaroa. I think a lot of people go to Christchurch, but we like the outdoors and wanted to hike (tramp.
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Akaroa (pop 800)had two ships docked that day but were still amazingly friendly. They have an excellent web site http://www.akaroa.com that will help you with your visit.
We loved the explore on foot area. We stopped by the info desk to check on a hiking trail but the nice ...
The port isn't Christchurch but rather Akaroa. A quaint little hospitable town on the coast. We had made prior arrangements to go on the Up Close Coast motor boat tour of the harbor for 2 hours. We got up close to a blue penguins, dolphins that entertained us and various sea birds. IT was delightful to be out in the sun and in the open air. We had lunch afterwards at a deli toward the left of ...
The ship had to dock at Akaroa, due to the earthquake that had damaged the harbour. It was 1 1/2 hours from Christchurch. We first of all stopped at a winery for a light lunch, which was very light and not impressive.
We then went on to Christchurch to look at the Botanic Gardens and finish off with a punt on the Avon. The photos taken at the punt were great value and well worth the $20 they ...
The ship actually stopped in Akaroa - and then passengers could take an excursion to Christchurch. We explored Akaroa which a sleepy little seaside village with French influences. I got the feeling that Akaroa comes to life whenever a cruise ship comes along - it was definitely a tourism driven town. Tenders were required to get to and from Akaroa. This was an efficient process managed well by the ...
We used a tender to go across to Akaroa. The town has French history and is stunning. We explored the lighthouse then looked around this charming town. Enjoyed a glass of local wine and drank in the spectacular views. ...
We spent a lot of time in Christchurch pre-earthquake. It is now rather sad to visit. Much of the central city is still blocked off and the new construction doesn't look to be the equal of the old. That being said, the city is worth a visit to see both the damage and the recovery efforts. We took the bus into town available as you leave the ship. It's cheaper that the ship's offering. ...
Monday 24 December - We anchored at 7am and then caught tenders into the port of Akaroa, which was then a 90min drive to Christchurch. Ships used to dock at Lyttleton, which is much closer to Christchurch, but have not been able to do so since the earthquake. As it's a relatively new port, it was hard to organise excursions online before we left, so we winged it and were able to nab a driver to ...
Docked in Akaroa- This is a Tender port. There were plenty of local vendors dockside as we arrived who were selling tours. You can pay cash to the vendors directly or pay the dockside I-site rep with a credit card. We used Akaroa tours for the $45 round trip to Christchurch with a drop off at the I-site next to Canterbury Museum. No need to take the shuttle to the red zone for an additional $15 ...
Went for the "On your own" tour. Adequate. Startling at how city still affected by earthquake. Makes you appreciate a more stable home town. Bus trip from Akaroa to Christchurch worth the ride. ...