4WD Nature & Penguin Conservation Tour from Akaroa
Explore Akaroa’s coastal landscapes and the conservation work behind its penguin colonies
Duration
2–4 hrs
Ideal For
4 people
Includes
English-speaking guide, 4WD drive
Highlights
Explore Akaroa’s wild side on a shared, guided 4WD drive, taking in harbour views, farmland and forested hillsides. Visit a working farm with friendly sheep, and look for white-flippered penguins as your guide checks nesting sites—sightings aren’t guaranteed. The 4-hour option also includes Akaroa Heads Lighthouse Reserve.
Itinerary
- Start the 2-hour Scenic Nature Tour at 1:30 pm. For the 4-hour Scenic Nature Tour, depart from Wildside Booking Office at 11:15 am or noon, with an 11 am departure from May to August.
- Explore Akaroa Heads Lighthouse Reserve on the 4-hour Scenic Nature Tour only.
- Explore Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve, then continue to Flea Bay on both options.
- Discover native flora and fauna and learn about Pohatu’s penguin conservation program.
- Finish the 2-hour Scenic Nature Tour at 3:30 pm. On the 4-hour Scenic Nature Tour, return to Wildside Booking Office; listed return times are 3:15 pm and 4 pm, depending on departure time.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Scenic 4WD drive
Important details
- Children aged 0–15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time) for a full refund. If the operator cancels due to unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
Product ID: WHD7J7
Meeting details
Wildside Booking Office, Unit 3, 8 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand