Want to join a small friendly tour ? Try us-see Akaroa, Christchurch, Banks Peninsula or the South Island of New Zealand..max 11 on board !

Akaroa cruise ship passengers day tour to Christchurch $110 p.p. Our small group shore excursions from Akaroa Harbour are highly rated on Trip Advisor.
We have been operating tours in the South Island of New Zealand since 1995 and have enjoyed showing visitors all corners of this beautiful island. As ex-teachers we have a strong emphasis on looking after small groups and ensuring you have a great time. We are based in Lyttelton, the port of Christchurch, and offer from local day tours up to 10 day South Island tours.

With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.

"The tour was just brilliant.Everything was well-organised and we had a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the small group size" Benjamin Spitzbarth, Germany

"Dermot is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable and really knows the area. Would take another tour with him in a heartbeat. " Mary de Tessan, USA

Christchurch City Tour (Cruise Ship Day Tour)

Our day tour from Akaroa picks you from Akaroa Wharf and takes you through Banks Peninsula to Christchurch. Enjoy the views over Canterbury Plains and the countryside we pass through (lakes , volcanoes, mountains, harbours etc.). You will see the highlights of Christchurch (Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, The Arts Centre etc.) and find out about the Feb. 2011 earthquake and our rebuilding process. We return through the countryside. Learn out about NZ history , the Maori and the people who live here. Options include the Antarctic Centre, Wilowbank (zoo with kiwi, NZ birds etc). NZ$110 p.p. Private Group Day Hire Rates available - up to 11 pax.

"This was by far preferable to tours offered by our cruise line. Eight of us made the cost a superlative value, plus we avoided crowds" Julie McEliece, USA

Another fine view of Akaroa Harbour from the Hilltop- "Aka" means harbour and "roa" means long

Another fine view of Akaroa Harbour from the Hilltop- "Aka" means harbour and "roa" means long

Old cottage, Banks Peninsula

Old cottage, Banks Peninsula

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News

  • Two modern minibuses operating 2018

    16 January at 06:35 from atlas

    One of our favourite stops is at the Hilltop Tavern, 500 metres above Akaroa. On this occasion both our minibuses (2013, 2014) were ...

  • What if your cruise ship cancels Akaroa after you have booked one of our tours?

    27 March at 13:31 from atlas

    Unfortunately this has happened a number of times this year due to weather and cruise ship itinerary changes (and even a ...

  • New Tour Minibus for 2017

    4 January at 11:50 from atlas

    Hi, we are excited to have just purchased a 2013 Toyota Minibus in order to provide a more modern , comfortable vehicle for our ...

  • Trip Advisor Reports.....34 reports rated 5 star.....March 2017

    30 August at 20:13 from atlas

    Please take time to look at reviews on Trip Advisor...as a small business we really appreciate the ...

  • Bus and guide available for groups of up to 22 pax.(Christchurch tour from Akaroa)

    30 August at 19:56 from atlas

    Whether your tour group wants a Day Excursion from Akaroa to Christchurch/Banks Peninsula or a multi-day South Island Tour our modern 22 ...

 

Contact information - Dermot Hall - E S Tours

Address 28A Ripon St
Lyttelton Christchurch
8082
Phone 03 3289001
Mobile 027 261 5093
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