Akaroa Day Tour with Nature Cruise
Departs: Christchurch
Set off from your chosen departure city, and return there after a fully guided, small-group tour—immersed in local highlights and shared adventures.
Discover New Zealand’s must‑see sights on one of our fully guided small‑group day tours. Travel with fellow explorers, enjoy local insights, and experience the highlights in a relaxed, social setting.
Departs: Christchurch
10 hours
Departs: Christchurch
10 hours
Departs: Christchurch
10 hours
Departs: Christchurch
10 hours
Departs: Christchurch
10 hours
Departs: Christchurch
11 hours
Departs: Christchurch
11 hours
Departs: Christchurch
12 hours
The Leisure Tours story began in 1992 as Canterbury Leisure Tours, created to share the hidden trails and alpine beauty. Over thirty years, we’ve grown from iconic day trips like the TranzAlpine and Kaikōura into a nationwide collection of curated journeys across both the North and South Islands.
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