While many visitors to Akaroa are aware that things are still operational over the hills in Christchurch, it seems that some have interpreted the redirection of tours around the outskirts of the city to mean that the entire city has been flattened by last year’s earthquakes. So we thought it was worthwhile to clear up any misunderstanding […]
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Thanks for taking some time to scan our latest news and events. Below you will find some information on the biggest dolphins on them all – the mighty Orca through to the smallest – hectors dolphins calves. There are also details of local events in Diamond Harbour and Akaroa along with confirmation of our top rating as […]
Lyttelton is just 13km from Christchurch and is a fantastic place to visit especially on a weekend. Take the number 28 bus from Christchurch or its an easy 15 minute drive from central Christchurch. This quirky historical town has seen much damage since the earthquakes in Canterbury but is definitely on the mend. The locals […]
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10 REASONS TO VISIT DIAMOND HARBOUR THIS SUMMER
Diamond Harbour is one of the sunniest and unspoilt destinations on Banks Peninsula and is great for a day trip. Getting there is easy, the best option is to take the Diamond Harbour Ferry from Lyttelton harbour (departs from B Jetty). Black Cat Cruises run the ferry over there on a regular basis throughout the day. check out […]
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Orca Visits to Banks Peninsula
Why have pods of Orca been seen more often in Akaroa and Lyttelton Harbours lately? Black Cat have been cruising around Akaroa Harbour since 1985 and the original skipper, Ron Bingham, recalls seeing Orca only 5 times from 1985 to 2006, a period of 21 years cruising. In the last 12 months alone we’ve seen […]
Let me be one of the first to wish you a merry Christmas! We are gearing up for our busy season in what will truly go down as a year never to be forgotten. I’d like to thank you for supporting Black Cat over 2011. There has been a lot of TV coverage for Akaroa […]
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13 THINGS TO DO IN AKAROA – ACTIVITIES
If you’re looking for somewhere to holiday in the South Island, Akaroa is a great place to spend a few days. In a post-earthquake Canterbury, Akaroa is unharmed and is a great place to go to get away from it all. Come try out the many Akaroa activities. Banks Peninsula Walking Track These walks are a great way […]
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THINGS TO DO IN CHRISTCHURCH POST-EARTHQUAKE
Here’s an updated list of what’s open in Christchurch after the earthquake – and also in the surrounding area. If you know other things please add them into the comments below so everyone knows! Pop Up Mall A revamped version of the Cashel Street mall was reopened at the end of October 2011. Temporary shops […]
Planning a romantic weekend in Akaroa? Peaceful Akaroa Akaroa is the perfect place to go to for a romantic escape from the stresses of city life. The town has retained its ‘French Village’ character with many colonial-style buildings and French street names and throw mix in the ambience of a small seaside settlement with lots of […]
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Spring is here and its time to look forward to summer. Over the winter months we’ve been planning and preparing to welcome visitors this season. Around 80 cruise ships have selected Akaroa as their Canterbury base this season which should really add some buzz to the town. Of course the buzz right now is about […]