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Folks,

This discussion of excursions should be moved to your Roll Call. According to community guidelines, that's the only place where planning tours should be discussed. Thanks

Sheila.....thanks for outlining guidelines. Doesn't apply in this instance as we are on different Cruise lines/dates/Roll Calls :)

B E V

Bev - Thanks for the info. Is this the "Akaroa Scenic Tour" that includes a stop at a farm? I didn't see that in the description. But then I did just skim the info. The price looks reasonable. I don't want to have to get a group together, but I certainly don't mind going with a group of nice people! Do you know if it is a bus or large van?

 

Thank you! Janelle

Janelle....you need to email Discovery Travel for details. They do tours for small groups - or up to 45! Perhaps you need to post it on your Roll Call and see what response you receive.

Hope it works for you ;)

B E V

I need some advice from some of you New Zealand natives, please. On our upcoming cruise I would really like to see a working sheep farm and I think I've found what I'm looking for with the "Akaroa Farm Tour". If I can find another couple to join us I think the price is reasonable. Not cheap, but much less than an all day ship tour. They will transport from the pier and back. My concern is that if we choose to do this tour it will take ALL of our day in Christchurch. I've heard that the drive to Akaroa is spectacular though. In your opinions, is this trip worth the time and money?

 

Thank you, Janelle

Janelle....take a look at www.discoverytravel.co.nz They do a tour to AKAROA with morning tea at a working sheep farm. Time to have a wander in the city....pick-up is shipside :) Will also customise to suit so perhaps can arrange for a little longer in Christchurch. Be prepared to spend HEAPS when you look at the blue pearl jewellery obtained from their Paua Shell "farm". Exquisite :p We are doing their Arthur's Pass tour...customised to allow time in Christchurch ;)

B E V