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Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the entire planet where you can get up close and personal with NZ's playful Hector's dolphins. It also boasts the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand. Tours also include cruises, scenic tours and 4WD nature safaris, sea kayaking, horse back riding, cycle tours and much more.
There is so much to do in Akaroa that you will need more than one day to experience what Akaroa has to offer.
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| Swimming with Dolphins – Akaroa |
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Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the entire planet where you can get up close and personal with NZ's playful Hector's dolphins. Depart on one of our safe and comfortable vessels. All year round an unforgettable adventure awaits you, where everything is provided for your pleasure. A separate price is available for dolphin watching only. Year round, face-to-face encounters with Hector's dolphins - the world's rarest. Everything is provided: wetsuits, snorkels, hot showers, hot chocolate, free gift pack. Winner Supreme NZ Tourism Award 2003/4. |
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| Main Wharf Akaroa |
| 03 304 7641 |
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| The Giants House |
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The Giants House - A historic Akaroa house with original artworks, terraced gardens with sculptures & mosaics and a contemporary art gallery. Open from 12-5pm daily in the summer and 2-4 daily in the winter. Tour of the Garden. Rate:$20.00 per person, $10 per child (2-15 years). Family Concession:2 Adults + 1 Child $45, 2 Adults + 2 Children $50, 2 Adults + 3 Children $55, 2 Adults + 4 Children $60, Students (with ID) $17, Seniors (with NZ Gold Card ID) $17. For larger groups, Tour of the Garden and House. Rate: $22.50+ GST PP. B&B accommodation is also available. |
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| 68 Rue Balguerie Akaroa |
| 03 304 7501 |
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| Walking Tracks |
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Akaroa and Banks Peninsula has many great walking tracks that you can enjoy for free. These vary from short hikes to all day tramps over the picturesque hills. Go to 'more information' to find the walking track page which gives you both the Banks Peninsula and the Akaroa maps with the walks. Most of the walks have pdf brochures that you can download or purchase from the Akaroa Visitor Centre, or they have links to the Department of Conservation web site and brochures. |
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 Akaroa District Promotions | 80 Rue Lavaud | Akaroa | Phone 03 304 7816 |
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