Punting, Wine & Garden
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Port
Akaroa (Christchurch), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$199
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Board your coach in Akaroa and then sit back and relax as you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Banks Peninsula on a panoramic drive.
Your destination is a Unique New Zealand Winery. Here, enjoy a tasting platter of local food specialties and sample the wine. This boutique winery that produces award-winning wines and boasts a beautiful venue where you will enjoy your light lunch.
Head into Christchurch city to discover 'the most English city outside of England'.
On the Avon River, board a punt -- a flat-bottomed boat propelled by a pole in the hands of an expert punter -- and enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Avon River. Sink back into the velvet cushions of your boat as the Edwardian-costumed punter gently guides you down the river.
Then, enjoy an exclusive, private tour of the Monavale Gardens by two horticultural specialists. This is an exclusive tour, available only to Holland America guests.
Finally, you will re-board your coach for the return journey to Akaroa.
Please note: Travel time is approximately 90 minutes each way. Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Minimum age to participate in wine tasting is 18 years. Corkage policy: Wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the on-board corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person).