Banks Peninsula

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Discover the beauty of Da Nang’s top attractions, starting with the Marble Mountains, home to mysterious caves, grottoes, and ancient pagodas. Then visit Son Tra Peninsula to see the stunning 67-meter Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and the South China Sea. Experience Highlights: Ascend Marble Mountains: Climb scenic stone steps to explore serene pagodas, captivating caves, and sweeping views. Discover Am Phu Cave: Journey through “Heaven and Hell” replicas for a glimpse into Buddhist afterlife beliefs. Visit Non Nuoc Village: Witness skilled artisans create exquisite marble sculptures with over 200 years of tradition. Marvel at Son Tra Linh Ung Pagoda: Admire the towering Lady Buddha statue with panoramic views of Da Nang and beyond.

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While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. You’ll see how Christchurch is emerging from the devastation of the 2011 earthquake. Take a brief stroll through the city’s beautiful botanic gardens and admire New Zealand’s magnificent scenery.

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Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our comfortable boat for an invigorating cruise out past the historic Taiaroa Head lighthouse. You'll spot rare Southern Ocean marine wildlife, including royal albatross, fur seals and more! The tour concludes with a relaxed cruise, back to Dunedin, along the Otago Harbour.

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also includes a trip through the beautiful Banks Peninsula and a visit to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Meet the elusive kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird, along with exotic visitors including deer, wallabies, otters, gibbons and lemurs.

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New Zealand's most stunning coastlines with an experienced local guide. Godley Head is a beautiful coastal track with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and also Lyttelton Harbour. It includes historic landmarks from WW2, an Antarctic cabin, and quaint little beaches to boot. The loop track is 8km / 5 miles and takes around 2.5 hours to walk, including a rest stop. If you are short on time, this half-day guided walk is a great option. Both morning and afternoon walks are available, see the highlights and be back in Christchurch in time for lunch or dinner.

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes a scenic trip through the Banks Peninsula and entry to the most popular attraction in Christchurch, the International Antarctic Centre. Enjoy the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and take an exhilarating ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle.

On this incredibly scenic small group tour, visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. This excursion, starting and finishing in Christchurch, is a genuinely picturesque experience. Visit some of the small settlements around Lyttelton Harbour and Akaroa Harbours. Learn about fascinating local history, how an enormous extinct volcano shaped this rugged landscape and how the landscape continues to shape the people who live here. There are opportunities to try the local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, or admire the local artworks. For those who are more active, a few bush and coastal walks are available along the way. A day trip that can be busy and active or laid back and relaxing.

Take a guided Christchurch city tour when your ship is docked in Akaroa port, and visit a traditional sheep farm to experience life in rural New Zealand. After seeing the Christchurch city sights, your Akaroa shore excursion takes you into the countryside to feed the animals, watch a sheep-shearing demonstration and see sheep dogs at work.

Includes time flexibility for cruise ship passengers. Discover Melbourne’s stunning Mornington Peninsula with a personal guide and your own private group of 2-6 people. Explore world class beaches, historical fishing villages, cosmopolitan townships, coastal walking trails, spectacular national parks, and a million photo opportunities. We are flexible to your personal preferences, so let us know if you would like to include additional sights or stay a bit longer at a particular location. It is your private and personalised tour.

Epicurean offer the smallest group size tour for the Mornington Peninsula at 6 guests. Local and friendly guides with an inside knowledge and passion for the family stories on the Mornington Peninsula. You'll enjoy fabulous scenery just over an hour from your Melbourne City accommodation, fresh and local produce at one of the most awarded restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula Over 22 years of touring excellence guests tell us they book with Epicurean because of the extensive knowledge and good humour of guides, great choice of wineries, family owned and operated both big and boutique. They have organised food and wine experiences for smaller groups of maximum 6 guests with private upgrade options. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is docked in Akaroa port, then enjoy one of the adrenaline-charged adventures New Zealand is famous for on a wild jet-boating ride on the Waimak River. Combining the grand urban architecture of Christchurch and the exhilarating experience of jet-boating, you’ll see both sides of New Zealand on this city and river shore excursion.

Experience the 9km drive and 114 curves of one of the world's most majestic and scenic drives – Chapman's Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can take photographs and enjoy the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, the ocean, the beaches (and perhaps) whales and dolphins! See the magnificent sight of Cape Point's towering rock cliffs, the lighthouse which is situated 238m above sea level, over 250 species of birdlife, bucks, baboons and the Cape Mountain Zebra Explore the Cape of Good Hope, a world-famous landmark, and monuments in honour of Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias – two of the world's most famous explorers Visit the Jackass penguins at Boulders Beach, which has grown rapidly since only two Jackass penguins settled in Boulders Beach that arrived from Dyer Island, close to Gansbaai.

Explore the wonders of the Peninsula on our Electric Bike Cape Peninsula tour – from the pristine white beaches, the penguin colony, breath-taking mountains, to the spectacular sight of Cape Point. This will be your easiest yet most rewarding bicycle ride as you don’t need to be fit to enjoy it ! Once you get to to your starting point in the Cape Point Nature Reserve and after a short safety briefing, you will start riding South to the Cape of Good Hope, a world-renowned landmark. On your way, observe over 250 species of birdlife, baboons, ostriches, bucks. You will then head to Cape Point where you will get off your bike to get to the light-house, have some leasure time and eventually lunch at the local restaurant (lunch not included). Once you’ve made the most of Cape Point, you will ride your bike back North where you started and get back in the vehicle for the last attraction of the day. In option, visit the penguins in Boulders Beach in the charming coastal town of Simon’s Town.

Drive along the world famous Chapman's Peak drive Admire the spectacular natural scenery of the Cape Peninsula Spot some wildlife like Zebra, Eland, Red Hartebees, Bontebok and plenty more Take the funicular up the lighthouse at Cape Point Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

This is a small group tour specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Starting and finishing at Lyttleton, this excursion is a genuinely scenic experience. Visit some of the small settlements around both Lyttleton Harbour and Akaroa Harbours. Learn about fascinating local history and come to understand how an enormous extinct volcano shaped this rugged landscape and how the landscape continues to shape the people who live here. There are opportunities to try the local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, or admire the local artworks. For those more active, a few bush and coastal walks are available along the way. A day trip that can be busy and active or laid back and relaxing. A trip to Akaroa from Lyttleton fits nicely into the cruise ship schedule.

Your day in the world class wine region of the Mornington Peninsula has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful 2 course lunch at a popular local restaurant. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu of local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of local wine. Your day on the Mornington Peninsula includes a walk through the spectacular Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park, exhibiting 60 ever evolving sculptures, mainly large scale. This art walk is considered to be one of the best outdoor global art displays in the world. Whatever path chosen you will marvel at the nature and fauna, coastal backdrop and the wrap of vines at this beautiful estate. We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests with a 4 minimum to proceed with tour

Travel in a comfortable 4WD to visit the Dudley Peninsula, Pennington Bay, Eucalyptus Distillery and Honey Farm. Stop to visit a winery or two if interested in local wines. You will have an experienced tour guide and with their experience you will be able to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat. ***Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for cruise ship passengers arriving to the island because we will finish later than the last ship tender***

Experience the 114 curves and 9km drive of one of the world's most scenic and majestic drives – Chapman's Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can enjoy and take photographs of the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, the beaches, the ocean, whales, and dolphins! See the spectacular sight of Cape Point's towering rock cliffs and the lighthouse, over 250 species of birdlife, baboons, bucks and the Cape Mountain Zebra. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-western point of Africa. Visit the Jackass penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town. Observe their fascinating behaviors up close and dare to have a swim alongside them! (optional).

Explore the wonders of the Mother City and take in all the beauty she has to offer on our Half Day Peninsula Tour – from the penguin colony, the pristine white beaches, breathtaking mountains, to the spectacular sight of Cape Point.

The pinnacle of our flights east of Christchurch, this tour first sees you fly over the city centre to view the progress of the massive rebuild. Then it’s on to the beautiful Banks Peninsula and the picturesque French harbour settlement of Akaroa, before touching down on a mountain top to take in yet more magnificent views. Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks, including; Burnside Park, Sumner Cliffs, Rapaki Track, Quail, the Akaroa French Settlement and more. We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it.