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Monthly Archives: December 2012

CRUISE SHIPS IN AKAROA 2012/13

Cruise ships in Akaroa Just a few years ago it would be hard to imagine a summer where 86 cruise ships would visit Akaroa Harbour. Akaroa always had a handful of small ships anchor in the bay and shuttle customers into the township. The big quake of February 2011 was centred not too far from […]

QUAIL ISLAND AND THE NEW KIWI RANGER PROGRAM

on the 9th of December 2012 a new Kiwi Ranger program will be launched on Quail Island.  Quail Island is a very special place just 15 minutes by ferry from Lyttelton Harbour which is just a 15 minute drive from central Christchurch. here is a quick video showing highlights of the island and the program which […]