There are many places we can explore in this Ancient Extinct Volcano, from Godley Heads and the Lyttelton Harbour Basin, through to the historic French village of Akaroa Harbour.
Within the Lyttelton Harbour Basin there are stunning walks through native bush, rock formations, spectacular views, tunnels and other interesting structures left from the war days. There are hikes up the summit of the surrounding hills or you can take it easy and meander around the many Bays.
Located in the Harbour is Quail Island. It’s an exciting place to explore. Many years ago ships were wrecked around the Islands shore and in high tide they look like a whales rib cage coming out of the water.
We can experience any one of the many secluded beaches around the Peninsula, visit a Himalayan Temple, swim with the Dolphins or be entertained by the French flavour of Akaroa with it’s shops and café’s.
There are many short 2-3 hour tours or full day tours.
The historic French village of Akaroa is 70mins drive from Lyttelton.
Canterbury has so many exciting places to explore and these tours listed are only just a few. Tours can be designed to your personal requirements depending on what your interests are.
Daytime tours: $150/Person. This includes a light packed lunch for when we are in secluded areas for each person to carry in their daypack. Alternatively, if we are spending time in a café the price will be $140/Person. Local short tours around Lyttelton Harbour: $25/Person. There is an additional fee for boat trips and swimming with the dolphins.
Things to consider bringing on these tours:
Weather in New Zealand can be very changeable so it is important to bring extra warm clothing which can fit into your daypack including underclothing.
Warm hat / Sun hat/Sturdy enclosed foot wear /Light rainproof jacket
Large drink bottle
Suntan Lotion/Swimming bathers/ towel
Insect repellent
* Cave Stream Tour: One full change of warm clothes is necessary
All tours are subject to suitable weather conditions.
