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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. 5 days a week (Mon- Fri) 4.5 hour tours. 9am departure. Tours operate all year round and are $60 per person. For reservations please phone the Akaroa Visitor Centre on 03 304 8600 (email: akaroa@christchurchnz.com or direct with the operators-Robin and Jo (03) 304 8526 between 5.00pm and 7.00pm.
 
 
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    Come off the beaten track with us and ride Akaroa’s World famous Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run.
     

    Enjoy four and a half  hours amongst some of the most stunning scenery you’ll ever see.

    Robin and Jo invite you to join their rugged and remote rural mail delivery which has delighted tourists and locals alike for over 25 years.

    Banks Peninsula is one of the most beautiful volcanic areas in the world.  Visitors fall in love with Akaroa and its harbour, but some leave all too soon without experiencing the magnificent natural beauty and isolation of the Eastern bays, valleys and coastline.

    We travel 120km, weaving in and out of 10 bays from sea level to the crater rim delivering mail to farms and settlements.
     

    Robin, a former Conservation Ranger with over 20 years local experience gives an interesting commentary on the Peninsula’s natural and social history.

    Your tour includes a beachfront, homemade morning tea, a visit to an historic Church and a short walk on beautiful Le Bons Bay beach.  Plenty of photo opportunities and comfort stops.  

    Bookings are essential, our numbers are limited to 8.  $60.00 per person

    Reservations phone the Information Centre  (03) 304 8600 or direct with Robin and Jo (03) 304 8526 between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. 

    akaroa@christchurchnz.com

    “SATISFY YOUR CURIOSITY"  

     

      The tour operates Monday to Friday (inclusive) leaving Akaroa Information Centre at 9.00am and returns at approx 1.30pm.  

     

     
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    Name Akaroa's Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run
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    Email Address akaroa@christchurchnz.com
     
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    Akaroa District Promotions | 80 Rue Lavaud | Akaroa | Phone 03 304 7816