A 2.5 hour shore excursion which combines a guided local tour of Akaroa township and harbours with a tour of a working sheep farm. After being picked up from the Akaroa Wharf, your coach will travel through township and the inner bays of the Akaroa before arriving at a local cheese factory, for tastings, and travelling along the old volcanic crater rim for some magnificent views of the harbour and peninsula. Following a great photo opportunity, your driver will take you to a nearby local sheep farm where you'll be able to enjoy sheepdog work, a sheep shearing demonstration, and afternoon tea, all before returning reuniting you with your cruise ship.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Driver/local guide
✔ Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
✔ Afternoon tea
✔ Sheep Shearing Demonstration & Sheep Dog Work
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Port pickup and drop-off
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure:
Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
From the Main Wharf in Akaroa, head down to the end where you will see the Akaroa I-Site and a small park on the right-hand side. Next to the Canon statue, a representative will be waiting for you. Please arrive by 1.50pm for a 2.00pm departure.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Akaroa Harbour
Drive through the beautiful Akaroa Harbour and learn some amazing facts about the history of this area of New Zealand before driving along Summit Road with stops along the way for great photos.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Hilltop Tavern
Visit the Hilltop Tavern, close to the summit of the crater rim, which affords spectacular views and a short time for coffee or tea.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Barrys Bay Cheese
A short stop will be made at the Cheese Factory in Barry’ Bay, at the bottom of the Hilltop, where delicious local cheese can be sampled and purchased.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Coombe Farm
Drive along the inner bays to Coombe Farm and enjoy the experience of watching sheep dogs work, rounding up the flock and penning them for you to touch, examine and photograph. A shearing demonstration has been arranged for you and afternoon tea will be provided.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Please note that activity times and schedules can be slightly amended depending on your cruise ships timetable.
