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Coast Up Close Scenic Wildlife Tours - 2.5 hours - Akaroa
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 and Scruffy, our friendly boat dog, joins us on afternoon trips! 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!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$59.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$99.00
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$59.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$79.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$59.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$59.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$99.00
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$59.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.99
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$99.00
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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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!
From Coast Up Close Scenic Wildlife Tours - 2.5 hours - Akaroa
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
Sandra Scott from New Zealand wrote on 22 November 2024
Amazing
Totally wonderful experience from the time we boarded the boat until we returned to the wharf. The Wairiri cruised gently around the spectacular scenery of bank’s peninsula. We had many visits from the hector dolphins and birdlife. It is a day our family will always remember. Thank you Tony for your local knowledge. Totally recommend this trip
From Coast Up Close Scenic Wildlife Tours - 2.5 hours - Akaroa
Hi Sandra Thank you for joining our cruise on Wednesday and recommending us. We enjoyed having the three of you on board and hope the rest of your get together went well. We are looking forward to seeing you again sometime in the future. Cheers, Tony and Mafi -- Coast Up Close Wildlife Cruises 021 228 8091 or 027 411 0369 www.coastupclose.co.nz *Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087398761106>*
Claire from New Zealand wrote on 19 November 2024
Excellent Trip
A fantastic trip. The crew (x2) were so friendly and informative. They moved around the boat to interact with guests. It's not a big boat so it was a personable experience. Much better than the use of tannoys or pre recordings I've had on similar excursions. Thanks very much, would highly recommend.
From Coast Up Close Scenic Wildlife Tours - 2.5 hours - Akaroa
Hi Claire, Thank you for joining our cruise and taking time to review. We do like to meet our guests and get to know them a little bit while we are out there. Take care. Cheers, Tony and Mafi
shirleyb3 from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2024
Family fun
Our extended family of 12 went on this trip. We all loved it including the 2,4 and 7 year old. Great experience seeing the Dolphins and seals.
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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😊