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Local tour guide, Rosemary, takes you on a personalised sightseeing tour to private gardens and farm homesteads. Set in some of Banks Peninsula's most rugged and dramatic landscapes. There is a choice of 3 tours available, and they depart at 10.30am or by request. Tour 1: Fishermans Bay & Hinewai. (Walking in a private native forest reserve). Price:$ 55 per person, Duration 2 .5 hours, min 2 max 6. Tour 2: Add on to Tour 1: Le Bons Bay. Price $65 per person. Min 3 Max 6. Tour 3:Nancy Tichborne's. Price:$ 55 per person, Duration 3 hours, min 4 max 7. Email rosemary@akaroanz.co.nz for more info.

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Join us for a very personal nature cruise around Akaroa Harbour and headlands. View the spectacular landforms of this ancient volcanic crater, see fascinating bird life, seals, penguins and Hector’s dolphins, the world’s smallest and rarest. Your hosts’ heritage dates from the earliest settlers and you’ll hear fascinating tales of Maori and colonial history and the geology of Banks Peninsula. Complimentary wine & home-baking served on board.

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If you ever wanted to experience traditional New Zealand farming visit Paua Bay Hillcountry Farm on Banks Peninsula. Enjoy the stunning scenery on your trip to Paua Bay. Learn about the French settlers and the development of Akaroa . Enjoy the hospitality of the 5th generation farmers at Paua Bay. See sheepdogs working on the steep hills. Take part in sheep shearing and mustering and learn about farming in New Zealand. Relax with tea and scones on the homestead verandah and return to Akaroa after an experience which will be one of the highlights of your visit to New Zealand.

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Wildlife Paddle Cruise 11.30am-2.30pm or Sunrise Wildlife Safari 6.30am-9.30am. Maximum six guests on each Safari. Explore remote beach, interact with nature & get to see a part of New Zealand most never see. Promoting environmental awareness, safety on the water, physical well-being and connection to the natural world.
“highlight of my trip…relaxed & cruisy...dolphins found us & played…..awesome” Jen (UK)

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Depart historic French Akaroa, aboard the Black Cat into scenic Akaroa Harbour. Discover and learn about rare Hector's dolphins, seals, penguins and more. See Volcanic Cathedral Cave, relics of the area's past and a salmon farm. Free tea/coffee provided. Free Hector's fun activity book for children. Free postcard. Cruises depart daily from the main wharf. Winners of the Supreme NZ Tourism Award 2003/4.

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NEW - NEW - NEW - We now have access to the second rural mail run out of Akaroa. The Akaroa Harbour Scenic Mail Run gives clients the chance to get intimate with Akaroa Harbour, Come with us and see the hidden places few visitors know of or go to. Get a feel for the history of the place and see where poeple live.

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Come and see the dolphins in 'Abundance'. Experience all the wildlife and birdlife that the Banks Peninsula has to offer: dolphins, NZ fur seals, and little blue penguins. Visit amazing sea caves geological formations & be surrounded by dramatic sea cliffs.  Abundance departs from the Main Wharf with fishing trips daily at 8am and 6pm, $85pp (bookings essential) and scenic wildlife cruises at 9:30am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm and 5:00pm, $50 for adults and $25 for children.

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For just $60, join us for a two and a half hour sailing adventure on the racing yacht, "Farrst Forward" Take in the beauty of Akaroa harbour and it's wildlife while enjoying the exhilaration of sailing on New Zealand's most popular racing keel boat.. the "Farr 1020" You are welcome to join in and help sail the boat and learn some sailing skills! Experienced yachties, learners and those just wishing to sit back and enjoy, are all wecome. We will see a large area of the harbour in this time while continually trimming the sails to maintain optimum boat speed. The boat is available for private charter by arrangement, please contact the Skipper directly.

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Experience the magnificent natural beauty and isolation of the Eastern bays, valleys and coastline.Travel 120km, weaving in and out of 10 bays from sea level to the crater rim delivering mail to farms and settlements. 6 days a week (Mon- Sat) 4.5 hour tours. 9am departure. Tours operate all year round and are $55 per person.

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Sorry we are now closed for the winter season. See you again in December. Sail with dophins, see all the wildlife. Akaroa harbour up close on New Zealand's oldest ketch Fox II. Learn about local history and even help crew if you want, with 2 wooden masts and 6 sails there is always a halyard to hoist or a sheet to be pulled. 3 hour tour with historic narration and you will see dolphins, penguins and seals (sometimes albatross). We give a historic narration. Still Akaroa's best value at $65 pp or $30 per child. Departing Dalys Wharf 10.30am and 1.30pm. Real Sailing in the Pacific Ocean (not just Akaroa Harbour). Daly's Wharf Akaroa 0800 369 7245 or text 027 4144 879.

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Scenic day tour to Akaroa departs Christchurch 8.45am.
Available 7 days. Hotel pickup, comfortable return transport, and friendly informative commentary included. Lunch, harbour cruise, jetboating options available. Private tours available. Enjoy magnificent scenery enroute. Returned to Christchurch 5.15pm.

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Sorry closed for the Winter. Open again in December.
Akaroa Guided Cycle Tours. DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE HILLS!. We take you to the rim of an ancient volcano where after a bit of work you get to experience 14 KMS OF BEAUTIFUL DESCENT!. On this adventure you will ride through some of the most stunning scenery in the South Island. Along the way you will descend into a remote bay, taste some delicious morsels, quench your thirst, dip your feet in the ocean and squish sand through your toes. Everything is included for $80.00 per person. A pure, simple fun adventure.

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Francis and Shireen Helps have protected the White-flippered Penguins at Pohatu-Flea Bay for more than two decades. Tours enable you to see the penguins unobtrusively. Sea Kayaking allows you to enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Pohatu Marine Reserve. Scenic Nature Tours will enable you to experience a wide range of endemic wildlife amongst dreamlike landscapes. Departure times for Sea Kayaking Safaris, Nature Safaris and Packages in the winter depart at 11.30am, weather permitting. Departure from Akaroa for the Penguin Tour is 3.45 pm.

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Three day guided walk from Christchurch to Akaroa!
Walk across the fascinating Banks Peninsula whilst absorbing breathtaking views of the Canterbury Plains and the spectacular Southern Alps. After each day's walk relax in comfortable accommodation and enjoy some of Canterbury's finest fresh produce. The fully guided Akaroa Walk includes quality accommodation, all meals, portage of luggage and a complimentary shuttle back to Christchurch on the morning of day four.

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