Coast Up Close Scenic Wildlife Tours - 2.5 hours - Akaroa

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Experience a comfortable up-close encounter with some of the most amazing wildlife and stunning coastlines around Akaroa and Banks Peninsula!

Experience a comfortable up-close encounter with some of the most amazing wildlife and stunning coastlines around Akaroa and Banks Peninsula!

Highlights

  • Spectacular views of Banks Peninsula and Akaroa!
  • See some of the most amazing wildlife in their natural habitats
  • Small groups tours make for a more intimate and incredible experience
  • Bring your camera for the best wildlife viewing and photo opportunities!

Join us for a wildlife tour that explores the spectacular volcanic coastline and abundant wildlife of Banks Peninsula and Akaroa.

Our wildlife tour numbers are kept limited, offering you a small and intimate tour that will take you where others can’t, with amazing views of New Zealand’s wildlife. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew love meeting and talking with our guests. Tony, a real Kiwi, has been exploring the waters around the Peninsula since the 1960s. He’ll entertain you with his the stories of his adventures and share his enthusiasm for this wonderful environment and stunning wildlife.

Our characterful and comfortable boat - Wairiri, is a 41-foot Kauri Launch built in 1964. Our tours specialise in small groups and enough space to move around the boat for the best wildlife viewing and photo opportunities! On your tour you’ll see gigantic cliffs, go inside sea caves and get close to all the incredible wildlife. Tony often still has a lobster pot out and we pull it up on some of our trips. We never know what we find in it: Lobster, octopus, conger eel, starfish and sand sharks are just a few of the creatures we might have caught.

Experience Akaroa and Banks Peninsula on this intimate boat tour where you’ll see stunning wildlife and extraordinary views of the coastline!

Adult $99.00
Child $40.00 (3-15 years old)
Infant $0.00 (Up to 3 years old)

Location

  • Main Wharf, Beach Road, Akaroa 7582
  • We are located at the ocean end of the main wharf, walk past all the blue buildings to the end of the wharf.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Allow approximately 2.5 hours for the whole experience.

Available Bookings from 25 Dec to 7 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$99.00
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$79.00
  • Child$40.00
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  • Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$79.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$59.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$79.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$79.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$79.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$79.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$79.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$59.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$99.00
  • Child$40.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
Great cruise Amazing informative tour So much fun! Best wildlife trip in Akaroa Awesome experience... best hosts!
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klabi from Germany wrote on 04 February 2024

Eine tolle Erfshrung

Wir hatten einen windigen Tag - trotzdem haben wir uns sehr sicher gefühlt . Die Skipper haben sich sehr persönlich mit allen unterhalten und hatten einen guten Instinkt wo wir Tiere sehen würden. Unermüdlich wurde Ausschau gehalten und berichtet . die Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen

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From Coast Up Close Scenic Wildlife Tours - 2.5 hours - Akaroa

HI Klabi Thank you for choosing Coast Up Close and this lovely 5 star review. We hope your travels in New Zealand are going well. Cheers, Tony and Mafi

Jürgen Dittrich from Germany wrote on 03 December 2023

Super Boot Tour

Die Tour fand in einem familiären Rahmen statt und mit einer tollen Crew. Können die Tour nur empfehlen.

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Hi Juergen Thank you for joining us yesterday and this fab review. It was a pleasure to have you on board. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Cheers, Tony and Mafi

suew18 from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2023

Awesome Cruise

What a fab "Coast Up Close" cruise this was⛵️ Our crew Tony & Mafi were awesome with a fantastic array of knowledge👍 We certainly did get up close to nature as it is a small boat!⛵️ We saw loads of dolphins🐬 🐬 🐬, birdlife 🐦🐦🐦, seals🦭🦭🦭 Thank you guys for a fab cruise... we would highly recommend😊

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From Coast Up Close Scenic Wildlife Tours - 2.5 hours - Akaroa

Hi Sue Thank you for choosing Coast up Close and this fabulous 5 star review. We love to know that our guests enjoy their time with us out there. Have a great 2024. Cheers, Tony and Mafi

Jenny Le from Australia wrote on 20 January 2023

Just amazing!

Incredible tour! Saw many birds, seals, and dolphins with great stories and information from Tony and Mafi. An absolute must-see for all, especially if you like wildlife, beautiful views, and photography!

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Hi Jenny Thank you for joining our cruise yesterday and this 5 star review, it was a pleasure to have you on board. Enjoy the rest of your NZ trip. All the best, Tony and Mafi

Jessica VanVeluw from Netherlands wrote on 18 December 2024

Fantastic!

It was a fantastic experience. We saw a lot of dolphins, some pinguïns and a lot of seals. Would recommend 10/10!

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Hi Jessica Thank you for this 5 star review and recommending. We are stoked you had a fantastic experience. Have a great Christmas and 2025. Cheers, Tony and Mafi

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