Daily Tour | Akaroa French Connection

Akaroa's beautiful harbour is set in an ancient volcanic crater and is home to rare native wildlife including Hector's dolphins, Little Blue Penguins and Fur Seals.

Akaroa is New Zealand's only French settlement and still enjoys a distinct French charm.

Relax and let our professional driver provide you with insightful commentary on the local area as you make your way out of Christchurch and over the hill into Akaroa village.

Explore wandering through the village's many galleries, craft stores and cafes or take part in a wildlife cruise, swim with the dolphins or book a penguin tour.

Enjoy the plentiful scenic walking trails surrounding the village.

Akaroa has something for everyone!

Departures & Arrivals

Christchurch to Akaroa

Bus Interchange - 8.50am

Rolleston Ave opposite Canterbury Museum - 9.00am

Haslwell Pools - 9.30am

Tai Tapu Store - 9.40am

Birdlings Flat - 10.00am

Little River - 10.20am

Hilltop - 10.30am

Barry's Bay - 10.45am

Duvachelle - 10.50am

Akaroa Main Wharf - 11.00am

Akaroa to Christchurch

Akaroa Main Wharf - 4.00pm

Duvauchelle - 4.10pm

Barry's Bay - 4.15pm

Hilltop - 4.35pm

Little River - 4.45pm

Birdlings Flat - 4.50pm

Tai Tapu - 5.05pm

Halswell Pools - 5.15pm

Bus Interchange - 5.35pm

Rolleston Ave opposite Canterbury Museum - 5.45pm

Please note - our bus does not stop in each location unless a booking has been made with the chosen departure or arrival selected.

Scenic Stops Enroute

Akaroa French Connection operates a daily shuttle connecting passengers with a range of tourism opportunities in Akaroa with brief scenic stops en route for photo opportunities and cheese tastings in Barry's Bay on our afternoon return service.

Premium Scenic Service

Akaroa's beautiful harbour is set in an ancient volcanic crater and is home to rare native wildlife including Hector's dolphins, Little Blue Penguins and Fur Seals.

Akaroa is New Zealand's only French settlement and still enjoys a distinct French charm.

Relax and let our professional driver provide you with insightful commentary on the local area as you make your way out of Christchurch and over the hill into Akaroa village.

Explore wandering through the village's many galleries, craft stores and cafes or take part in a wildlife cruise, swim with the dolphins or book a penguin tour.

Enjoy the plentiful scenic walking trails surrounding the village.

Akaroa has something for everyone!

Departures & Arrivals

Christchurch to Akaroa

Akaroa to Christchurch

Scenic Stops Enroute

Little River

Hilltop Views

Barry's Bay Cheese Factory

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