Shuttle Bus & Tour Operator Business For Sale
Christchurch, New Zealand



Best Value, Best Scenery, Best Service

Akaroa is a historic French and British township on Banks Peninsula, 81 km from the city of Christchurch.

The township is built on the shores of a beautiful harbour that was once an ancient volcano. Today, Akaroa offers much for tourists to see and do - from cruises on the harbour to see a variety of bird life and marine mammals, including the world’s smallest and rarest dolphin - to wandering about the old village precinct with its historic colonial buildings, museum, craft stores, cafés and restaurants.

Akaroa Shuttles and Scenic Tours is a quality tour operator that has been providing transport services between Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and Akaroa since 1989. It is a popular daily transport option with locals as well as with tourists who come to Akaroa for the week, or for weekend escapes, or for just a day trip.

This established transport business has come on to the market because the owners are retiring. It offers a fleet of well-maintained buses, experienced drivers, and proven routes through awesome scenery. The business sale can also include the owner’s residential house.

Shuttle and Tour Services to Banks Peninsula and Akaroa

Akaroa Shuttles and Scenic Tours offer three services:

1. A Direct Shuttle Service - popular with tourists plus having a consistent local clientele:

• Two return services per day, with an extra trip on Friday afternoons (summer and winter timetables).
• First shuttle out of Christchurch and last out of Akaroa each day.
• Pick ups available from Hotels, Motels, Backpackers, and Bed & Breakfasts.
• Coaches depart Cathedral Square from outside Christchurch’s Visitor Centre.
• Very tourist orientated with commentary and great scenic views enroute.
• Arrivals and departures coincide with Akaroa activities such as Harbour Cruises, Swimming with the Dolphins, and Farm Visits.
• Short stops at Little River and the Hilltop.
• Ticket sales from i-Sites and on the bus.

Shuttle Buses link Christchurch with tourist ventures on Akaroa Harbour

2. A Premier Scenic Coach Trip - extremely popular with tourists from around the world as well as New Zealanders holidaying within New Zealand. The journey features stunning scenic splendour via the road through farmland and valleys to the Hilltop Crater, then breathtakingly spectacular views of the Akaroa Harbour, including Onawe Peninsula from the Summit Road. A full commentary is provided and arrival in Akaroa allows time to enjoy Harbour Cruises, Swimming with the Hectors Dolphins, or visits to farms, museum, or Linton Artists Giant House.

The Coach Day Trip includes four feature short duration stops:

• Birdlings Flat / Kaitorete Spit.
• Little River Craft and Gallery.
• The rim of the extinct volcano for unsurpassed photos.
• The Barry's Bay Cheese Factory for cheese tastings.

The service has a summer and a winter timetable with departure from the Christchurch Visitors Centre in Cathedral Square and complimentary pick ups from Hotels, Motels, Backpackers, and Bed & Breakfasts.

Premier coaches with 22, 29 and 32 passenger capacities

3. A Banks Peninsula Scenic Lunch Tour - (approximately 6.5 hours) that is popular with small groups (less than 11 passengers) and incorporates a visit to the French Farm winery for lunch and wine tasting.

The Tour includes breathtaking harbour views, free time in Akaroa, and the driver collects and delivers passengers to their accommodation.