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Activities Area | Akaroa - New Zealand
Akaroa, with its own lovely coves and ports and its own rich British and Flemish histories, has an incredible variety of exciting things to do for hours on end. There are many exciting things to do around the breathtaking volcano docks. Don't miss to see the Hector Delfins and other animals on a boat tour. There' so much to see and do in Akaroa that you need more than a full-day trip.
Coming from far away - end of Main Wharf, Akaroa at 10 o'clock. This is a more private and luxury event that offers free beverages, which include award-winning wines, beers and home-baked food. 100% local ownership and operation, Champion Canterbury Business Awards for Tourism in 2015, Ranker's Dolphin Watching Event in 2013 and number 1 TripAdvisor for Boat Tours in Akaroa.
Our success story is a great one for an memorable cruising trip. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the secluded coves, valley and coasts. Journey 120 km and weave in and out of 10 creeks from sealevel to edge of craters to deliver post to farmers and communities.
Five to five hours a day (Mon-Fri) per day. Throughout the year, the trips cost $80 per capita. Booking via the Akaroa i-SITE on or via the DIRECT BOKOK key on info@visitakaroa.com. Or if you've ever wanted to see New Zealand's tradition of agriculture, head to Paua Bay Hillcountry Farm on the Banks Peninsula.
Find out more about the settingtlers of France and the evolution of Akaroa. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a glass of coffee on the farm veranda and come back to Akaroa after an adventure that will be one of the high points of your New Zealand itinerary. Acaroa port at New Zealand's oldest Kennel Fox II.
Trip of 3 hours with historical narrative, free freshly boiled cup of espresso, free teas, home-made warm sweets and cakes. This is the only Akaroa yacht with delphin-warranty! You' ll see porpoises, pinguins and seal (sometimes albatross), see the cathedral cave, a cascade and huge crags. A charming 18-hole course stretches over 28 acres of hilly land at the tip of the scenic Akaroa docks.
You can also rent the golf club for your wedding or event and packages for your cruises. You' ll see a story wall hanging as you discover Akaroa, the oldest and best-preserved South Island residential colony and only ever settled in France. Leaves Christchurch every day: Departure from Akaroa every day at 16.00.
These are also available for wedding and transfer arrangements in the Akaroa and Christchurch area. In order to complement the many rides that the lovely port of Akaroa has to offer, we specialise in providing adventurers with an memorable boat trip, a must for those looking for that certain something! The Akaroa Museum has established three new long-term exhibits on the Peninsula Bank's past following an earth quake rehabilitation programme:
Taenga may Arrivals, Land & Sea and Stories of Banks Peninsula Ng? Rent a high grade, ultra strong standup paddle board (SUP) and set off to explore our lovely harbor. You can also take a NightSUP trip and see Akarao's seal life in super-bright light and enjoy an amazing time!
Acaroa Wildlife sailing-trip. Enjoy the gold epoch of yachting and enjoy the eternal beauties of a great, charming CLASSIC...a yachting lifestyle seldom seen today! The Akaroa Courses & Charters invites you to take one of their trips through Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula. Cruisecritic 2017 has chosen Akaroa as the best cruising location for Australia and New Zealand.
Select a 2 - 3 hours planned either in the mornings or in the afternoons or customize your personal V.I.P. outing. Excursions include the Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum and the historic Maori Estate on the Onawe Peninsula as well as the Akaroa Harbour coves. The Akaroa Winery is a wonderful Mediterranean styled location with views of the breathtaking Akaroa Bay.
Situated in the Takamatua Valley, the family-owned biological vineyards lie on the northern hillsides of the luxuriant Banks Peninsula with views of Takamatua Bay. Akaroa is a world renowned miniature course situated among New Zealand palm trees and parks. Make a special kind of trip; come very near and personally to Shamarra Alpaca Farm with a view of Akaroa Harbour.
Banks Trail has turned the cabin into a cabin that crosses privately owned New Zealand and is still considered the best privately owned hiking trail in the state. The Banks Trail begins in the Akaroa community and features a stunning vulcanic coast, falls, native scrub, open pastures and beautiful sands. The Banks Trail is known for its charms of accommodations and has been developed to offer the fearless discoverer and holidaymaker a unique and unforgettable adventure.
Barrys Bay cheeses was one of nine dairy factories on the peninsula in the 18th century and is the last surviving one. It is our belief that the use of Bank Peninsula's locally produced dairy produce is the enabler for such a durable, attractive product. Picyclette Biking Akaroa is a led bicycle tourism. eBiking Akaroa offers eBike trips with a variety of possibilities for customers from 18 years.
Offers 1h - 4h trips or multi-day trips to experience the most scenic cycle ride to the summit of the Banks Peninsula Craters. Jeeves Call is specialised in tailor-made trips with a variety of small top quality luxurious cars, with full service for drivers and guides. We do not offer a limited route on our itineraries.
Available in a number of New Zealand harbours, our welcoming and versatile selection of route choices is perfect for small or large groups. During the whole time of your trip our car and our chauffeur can belong to you. Jeeves Call is a very knowledgeable and reputable provider of small group trips from the seaside resorts of Akaroa and the harbours of Lyttelton and Timaru during the peak seasons.
With over 20 years of international travel and leisure tour expertise, Canterbury Leisure Travel offers high value services to international visitors. All our trips feature the best things to do and do in the area. Every sailing and returning time from the cruiser ensures that your short stay in this most scenic part of New Zealand is a real treat.
You can find a detailled listing of our cruises on our website. Canterbury Trails has specialised in small group led trips for over 19 years and provides a full days excursion from Christchurch to Akaroa. From the Akaroa Shipyard we also provide cruises, visiting a number of Canterbury vineyards, Christchurch attractions and a tour of the Banks Peninsula.
Detailed information on all our trips can be found on our website. You can also book a personal trip to make sure you get the most out of your Banks Peninsula outing. Acaroa is Christchurch's most popular daily excursion city. Accompany us on an extraordinary trip on the Banks Peninsula, covering the ports of Lyttelton and Akaroa and the historic coastal town of Akaroa.
From Christchurch in the centre we take the beautiful landscape to Akaroa, over the Port Hills, over signed of the Kiwi, Governors Bay, over the Gebbies Pass, along Lake Forsyth, over Little River and along the Akaroa Peak Strait. From Christchurch to Akaroa the picturesque tour lasts a little more than 2hrs. Then you can decide how you want to stay your days in Akaroa.
Accompany us on our adventure journey - you will not be dissapointed. Skipper and proprietor Steve is a fifth generations native who knows all the mysteries and peculiarities of Akaroa Harbour. EcoSEker participates in a 2-hour daily adventure cruise at 14:30 - exclusive limit of 12 seats per cruise.
Join us on one of our small private guided walks and enjoy the magical moments of your swimming. 1 per 10:30 a.m. per night excluding 12 seats per itinerary. To maximize your enjoyment and value for your travel, we provide longer journeys. Akaroa's #1 Delphin Swimming on the tripodvisor.
S Tours is ranked high as a travel consultant (Bravo Award 2016....26/26 5* ratings)...owner/operator with over 20 years travel industry expertise. Christmas/Akaroa/Banks Peninsula Route (6 hours) is our speciality cruising with landscape (Volcano Edge, Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour Summit Road in good weather). In-depth comments on vulcanoes, local/NZ histories and seismic events (including Christchurch Reconstruction Tour).
Situated in a cove on the west bank of Akaroa Harbour is the picturesque French Farm community where the native French settlers cultivated their vineyards for the first time. Here is our wonderful vineyards, belonging to Fraser Henderson and Elise Cailleau and rented by Renan Cataliotti. Banks Peninsula's unmistakable soil is mirrored in the unmistakable taste of our Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Provençal Rosé wine.
From Akaroa to Christchurch a helicopter ride from Garden City to Christchurch lasts only 15min! It' quickly and comfortably, giving you more free travel to Christchurch City and its sights as well as an unbelievable sightseeing tour of the Banks Peninsula and the city. Enjoy Akaroa harbor on a 33ft MRX high-speed boat. Various yachting facilities are available, such as a three-hour port tour every day and Yachting New Zealand Learning to Rope classes for adults.
There is no need for prior knowledge in yachting. Vineyard on the slope of Lighthouse Rd on the southern side of Akaroa with views of the town. Come and see the museum in the historical Okains Bay. Relax in the relaxing surroundings as you explore past lives on the Banks Peninsula. Only 2 km to the nice Okains Beach.
In Akaroa, indulge in a luxurious self-drive trip specially designed for cruising people. Rent one of our vintage vehicles, ride through Canterbury yourself and enjoy the attractions, shopping, food at your own speed. With up to 7 hrs of all-day trips, we provide a wide range of GPS-coordinated locations, hand-picked for different interests and itineraries; shopsaholic, art and cultural lovers, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts and sight-seeing fanatics.
It' much more private than a bus trip and you can go on whatever you want, when you want, as long as you want. Picture tours. Individual realization of the best possible trip that corresponds to your interests, with any number of stations for photographic possibilities. Explore - See - Explore. We' ll guide you through the stunning scenery of the Banks Peninsula and also take you on a walk around Christchurch if you wish.
Enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing adventure in a Land Rover Discovery Sport. You can see the pinguins inconspicuously on your outings. Discover a great variety of indigenous animals in beautiful scenery with our nature trails. On the website you will find the timetables for penguin trips, sea kayaks, nature safaris and overnight packages.
The Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the whole world where you can experience the Hector's Delphins of New Zealand up close and face to face. Giant building - A historical Akaroa building with genuine works of art, terrace garden with sculpture and mosaic. Romantically remote and tranquil, but only a few walking miles from the center of Akaroa.
Our fully trained staff of drivers and travel agents will take you on a fully guided trip through Akaroa, Christchurch or the broader Banks Peninsula area to explore some of the spectacular landscapes and intriguing histories of this very unique part of New Zealand. Whether we're offering our 3-hour Rapid Fire Akaroa & Bays Scenic Tours or choosing our very much-loved Premier Share Tours for the best of Akaroa's countryside, Christchurch's major attractions and some of Banks Peninsula's incredibly varied and stunningly scenic areas, we're sure to have a lot of fun!
There are a number of specific transportation facilities and routes available to travellers on the shipping day. A number of beautiful routes are available, both on-site and over the hills to Christchurch. Enjoy the thrills and the joy of a trip with our V8-powered tricycle. In New Zealand, our trip is considered a "car", so you have the safety of a seat belt but no need for a safety harness - and an undisturbed view of the stunning Akaroa outdoors.
Be it a brief detonation or a longer trip along the famed Summit Road of Akaroa, from just $49 a day you are in good hands with us. An unforgettable experience with V8-Trikes in Akaroa! Uncover the charms and beauties of Akaroa by taking an unforgettable trip in an open classic for up to four people.
This village is known for having one of the best marine landscapes in the world. A breathtaking wide-angle port elevation is a must for best pictures. Comments by Rod & Maria, Bundaberg, Queensland, "Undoubtedly your open Ford Tourer ride around Akaroa was the culmination of our last New Zealand trip".
Half tour for $70 NZ. Longer trips on request (Australian and US currencies accepted). The Banks Trail is a popular privately owned coast hiking trail. The Akaroa and Banks peninsula has many great hiking trails that you can use free of charge. The majority of strolls offer stunning vistas of Akaroa harbor as you climb the hill above the town.
You will find us inside the Akaroa i-SITE next to the Akaroa 4Square store on the edge. Akaroa Art Galerie comes to live in the warm summer season when Akaroa is full of tourists and people. It houses exhibits of works by Bank Peninsula and beyond painters, many of whom are nationally and internationally recognized.
Half and full days adventurous motorbike trips for cruising people. Never mind the 40 other buses for two or three hour's drive each way to your goal, let's take a Suzuki DR650 night coach directly to the less frequented paved and unpaved streets and see the attractions that only you and your few fellow tourers will see and get your bike fix while you're at it.