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The Canterbury Charm Tour

This 6 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Your escape begins in Ōtautahi / Christchurch, where a relaxed evening allows you to settle into the refined pace of the South Island. The following day, you will head north to the Waipara Valley for a wine trail and lunch among the vines. The journey continues to the historic French settlement of Akaroa for an intimate evening observing the local penguin colonies in their natural habitat. Wake up to a serene nature cruise across the harbour to spot the rare Hector’s dolphins before returning to the city. Your experience concludes with a guided Kai Bites tour, a delicious exploration of the city’s evolving culinary scene, before your departure.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Waipara Valley Wine Trail with Leisure Tours - Lunch Included

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Accommodation to Akaroa with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Pohatu Penguin Evening Tour by 4WD

Included activity: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat

Included activity: Private Transfer Akaroa to Christchurch Accommodation with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Kai Bites Share with Amiki Cultural Food Tours - Includes Lunch

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: The Canterbury Charm Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 2: Journey to Waipara to taste local Canterbury wines
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 3: Travel across the Banks Peninsula to the French settlement of Akaroa
Accommodation: French Bay House

Day 4: Board a nature cruise today
Accommodation: French Bay House

Day 5: Travel back to Christchurch to enjoy some kai
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 6: Depart Christchurch