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Southern Wanderer - Akaroa Scenic Wildlife Cruises
Join Southern Wanderer for an unforgettable early morning or midday cruise along Akaroa's picturesque Banks Peninsula coast!
Highlights
- Small groups of 8 passengers max allowing for a more private cruise
- View the dramatic Akaroa volcanic cliffs and coastline of Banks Peninsula only seen from the water
- Encounter a unique range of native flora and fauna from palm trees to penguins
- Enjoy friendly conversation with our family crew - we love answering your questions
- 100% local New Zealand family owned and operated
A haven for wildlife and boasting wonderful photography opportunities, Banks Peninsula is an absolute must-see for anyone in the region. Our vessel is comfortable, safe and fast, allowing us to get down the harbour quickly to spend more time in the marine reserve and beyond - when conditions allow.
We’ll uncover dramatic views of the peninsula’s volcanic formations, spectacular cliffs, caves and coastal scenery. Throughout the cruise, we’ll pass sites of national historic significance and discuss events that helped shape New Zealand as a British colony in the 19th century.
We carry a maximum of 8 passengers, ensuring your trip is a personalised and uncrowded experience. Your friendly and highly experienced skipper and guide have an abundance of knowledge about the area and will share this with you along the way.
If you have any specific points of interest please let us know as we do our best to tailor the trips to suit the interests of our passengers.
You won't want to leave Akaroa without doing this cruise!
Meeting Location: Main Wharf, Beach Road, Akaroa, Canterbury
Departures: Morning departure is at 9.30am, afternoon departure is at 12pm (the later trip allows connection with shuttle services for a day-trip from Christchurch).
Check-In Time: Please make sure to arrive at the boat beside the main wharf at least 5 minutes prior to departure.
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Some views from the tour!
Jenna from Canada
Some views from the tour!
Jenna from Canada
Some views from the tour!
Jenna from Canada
Small groups add that more personal touch
Anthony from NZ
Small groups add that more personal touch
Anthony from NZ
Great Experience
Rachel from NZ
Great Experience
Rachel from NZ
Akaroa Harbour
Kelly from NZ
Akaroa Harbour
Kelly from NZ
excellent trip by southern wanderer
Manujaya from NZ
excellent trip by southern wanderer
Manujaya from NZ
excellent trip by southern wanderer
Manujaya from NZ
Akaroa harbour cruise
Anne from NZ
Akaroa harbour cruise
Anne from NZ
Akaroa harbour cruise
Anne from NZ
A lovely day cruising the bay
Liz from Germany
A lovely day cruising the bay
Liz from Germany
A lovely day cruising the bay
Liz from Germany
Great experience
Joshua from NZ
Great experience
Joshua from NZ
Great experience
Joshua from NZ
This is a MUST!
Canela from NZ
This is a MUST!
Canela from NZ
Just fabulous!
Louise from France
Fantastic!
Natalie Burke from Australia
Fantastic!
Natalie Burke from Australia
Awesome cruise
Chloe from France
Simply stunning
Jasmin Mita from NZ
Simply stunning
Jasmin Mita from NZ
Simply stunning
Jasmin Mita from NZ
Scenic experience
Kay from NZ
Scenic experience
Kay from NZ
Scenic experience
Kay from NZ
Incredible scenery and fantastic crew.
Yanica from NZ
Incredible scenery and fantastic crew.
Yanica from NZ
Spectacular Morning!!
Petria from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Jenna from Canada wrote on 26 February 2020
Share LinkFun Boat Tour, Super Nice Staff
We had so much fun on this tour and the family that runs it is so friendly and makes you feel very welcomed! They were very informative of all the species and animals we saw! I was a super fun time and we saw lots of penguins which was super cool! Would highly recommend this tour as there can only be a few passengers so you get to see and experience a lot more than on a bigger boat!
Anthony from New Zealand wrote on 23 February 2020
Share LinkSmall groups add that more personal touch
Family owned business - your guides will take you out into the harbour and offer you a more personalised and tailored wildlife adventure. Highly recommend if you want to see the wildlife and sights of Akoroa at your own pace.
10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July
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Anna from New Zealand wrote on 23 March 2020
Share LinkWonderful!
Such a lovely trip out to the heads of the Akaroa Harbour. We saw Hectors dolphins, little blue penguins, baby seals, a petrel and had a wonderful time.Thanks John and Ollie!
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