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Akaroa Dolphins
2,066 reviews
#1 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"Great day, great trip, friendly crew including Sam Really enjoyable outing Hector Dolphins we’re out and about, amazing rock formation cause by the volcanic activity many hundreds of years ago.""From there it was a plethora of aquatic and marine life from Blue Penguins to Dolphins and Seals accompanied by a diverse range of birdlife including a few lazy Shags (cormorants)."
Ecoseaker
594 reviews
#2 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"Steve gave us the treat of the week by helping us explore the delights of Akaroa harbour - a 2 hour journey to explore huge rock caves, sleek dolphins swimming alongside our boat and sunbathing NZ seals.""A great trip and so glad we chose ecoseakers Great boat , just 12 of us so a really good experience Wetsuits were clean and dry and really good quality , I was super warm in the sea Would highly recommend"
Coast up Close
287 reviews
#3 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"We originally came for the dolphins, but Tony and his crew gave us so much more than that - fantastic caves, penguins, seals (so many pups) and very interesting side info.""Tony and Cynthia Muir's boat was the perfect size for this nature trip - big enough for comfort, small and intimate to get close to the birds and mammals."
Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari
611 reviews
#4 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"My wife and I stopped in Akaroa on a cruise that was plagued by unseasonable wind and rain, but the kayak tour of the bay was the perfect activity.""We were lucky enough to see penguins and dolphins as well as a multitude of bird life some of which fly straight over you so close you can hear their power in their wings."
Fox II
372 reviews
#5 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"His knowledge of the abundant wildlife is impressive and, as per usual, his "sailing playlist" created a magical atmosphere for guests and Hector dolphins alike:) What an absolutely beautiful day on one of the mos...""This is a trip well worth doing- value and experience exceeded expectations comfortably- what a great relaxing and informative sailing experience with Ray and his crew."
Akaroa Farm Tours
203 reviews
#7 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"Murray and his family did a wonderful job educating our (relatively small) tour group on the life of a New Zealand livestock farming family, chock full of family stories, facts, history and a very candid, real-lif...""My wife and I experienced first hand a demonstration of sheep herding with expertly trained dogs, listened to the history of the farm and hardships the generations of family had to endure, witnessed the daughter i..."
Pohatu Penguin Habitat
619 reviews
#8 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"Chilled out through late arvo in well appointed/ rustic cabin (great/ clean/ good facilities) Evening/ dusk penguin tour - again awesome Morning kayak - more penguins/ seals and had Hector dolphins swimming by us...""We did the evening tour with Mark, the scenery on the road is amazing, feeding sheeps is really fun and we got to see loads of penguins, but most of all, Mark gave us so many explanations about history, wildlife a..."
Banks Track
128 reviews
#9 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"The farming families who hosted the overnight stays were friendly and we enjoyed the evening viewing of little blue penguins at Flea Bay with informative and entertaining guiding provided by Mr Helps.""We took our time to absorb the amazing scenery, watch the wildlife in the bays, skinny dip under the waterfalls, enjoy the creative handy work and conservation efforts by the landowners and just be...."
Black Cat Cruises
1,427 reviews
#10 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"we are a family of three with a ten year old fairly good swimmer 🏊 this was an excellent day out with lots of dolphins and lots of swimming with dolphins and albatross flying overhead, spectacular!""I booked the tour to swim with dolphins and albeit I was the only customer for this particular tour, they ran the tour and ensured I had an amazing experience - starting with Jen at the shop who was absolutely lov..."
Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises
46 reviews
#12 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"Had a cruise around the harbour taking in the beautiful scenery and then ventured out beyond the heads where we were lucky enough to spot an albatross and some Hector's dolphins!""We had a beautiful time on the tour, great guides local family business, small numbers on the boat, making the experience very personally and very enjoyable."
Akaroa Jet adventures
54 reviews
#13 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"Thoroughly enjoyed the 45 minute jetboat tour of Akaroa harbor, visiting caves, seeing various birdlife and the house that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip once stayed in.""Loved, loved this jet boat tour, booked the tour on shore, for less than half price from than on our ship, it was fun, it was fantastic, the speed & the spins were amazing, my husband & I would do it all over again."
Akaroa Seal Colony Safari
58 reviews
#14 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"Paul provides an excellent experience, and his experience and deep care for the seals and conservation came through very genuinely.""We really got the impression that we were visiting seals in their natural habitat and the fact that the only way to access the bay is through Paul’s private farmland means the number of visitors is limited and hel..."
The Seventh Generation
20 reviews
#15 of 26 Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
"During my Australia/New Zealand cruise, my group took Akaroa's History Safari where Ms Marie Haley, a 7th generation descendant of Akaroa's early settlers, took us to different historical sites and lovely panorami...""The tour was conducted by Marie Haley who has extensive knowledge of the culture, history and geography of the area."
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Outdoor Activities in Akaroa
Boat Tours Nature & Wildlife Tours Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco Tours Kayaking & Canoeing Swim with Dolphins Bike Tours Hiking Trails Stand-Up Paddleboarding Fishing Charters & Tours Golf Courses Hiking & Camping Tours Jogging Paths & Tracks Surfing, Windsurfing & KitesurfingFrequently Asked Questions about Akaroa
- Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Dolphin Watching
- Shore Excursion: Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve
- Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
- Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve
- Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing
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