Discover
the historic town of Akaroa and the magnificent natural beauty of
the Banks Peninsula on this small group tour from Christchurch.
Be amazed by the spectacular views of Akaroa Harbour and the Canterbury
Plains on the high scenic drive from Christchurch, visit a cheese
factory to taste locally made cheese and explore Akoroa’s
French influenced streets. You’ll have the choice to join
a nature and harbor cruise to see the rich variety of marine and
bird life or to swim with Hector’s Dolphins, the world smallest
and rarest dolphins only found in New Zealand waters.
Enjoy
this full day trip from Christchurch and visit the beautiful unspoiled
old French whaling depot of Akaroa. Travel by road to Akaroa via
Sign of the Takahe and Sign of the Kiwi, Governors Bay, Gebbies
Pass, Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth, Little River and the Hill Top.
A stop will also be made at the cheese factory at Barry’s
Bay, where you can sample some fine New Zealand cheese.