Travel from Akaroa through the picturesque Banks Peninsula to Christchurch with sightseeing of the earthquake-damaged inner city, then head north to visit a working sheep farm set in a tranquil location. Enjoy the experience of watching sheepdogs work, rounding up the flock, and penning them for you to touch, examine and photograph. A shearing demonstration has been arranged for you and afternoon tea will be provided.
What's included
- Entrance Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
- Transportation to and from the port
- Afternoon Tea (drink)
Highlights
Itinerary
10:30
10.30 Depart Akaroa for Christchurch, traveling via the Akaroa Highway with breath-taking scenery of Akaroa Harbour, Little River, Lakes Forsyth, and Ellesmere, the Southern
The Alps and the Canterbury Plains.
12.00 Arrive Christchurch Botanical Gardens
12.30 Depart Botanical Gardens for Christchurch City Tour – (Christchurch’s old CBD and earthquake Damage)
13.15 Enjoy the experience of watching sheepdogs work, rounding up the flock, and penning them for you to touch, examine and photograph. A shearing demonstration has been arranged, afternoon tea will be provided.
15.00 Depart Christchurch for Akaroa
16.30 Akaroa to reboard the ship.