“Testament to a great community” is how Akaroa District Promotions Executive Officer, Hollie Hollander, described Akaroa’s win in the 2017 Cruise Critics’ Awards. Akaroa was named Best Cruise Destination in Australia and New Zealand. What an accolade for a small village to beat the big players on the cruise itinerary. Runners up were Sydney, Picton, […]
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LYTTELTON HARBOUR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2017 THIS FRIDAY
Clear your diaries folks! It’s that time of year again when we gather in the streets of beautiful Lyttelton, wrapped up in our warmest of winter wear, to celebrate, be entertained, eat delicious street food, drink warm mulled wine or cider, listen to awesome live music and wait to then watch the winter night sky […]
As the first day of winter arrives today we look forward to the crisp cool season full of optimism and enthusiasm…. Now although our guests mostly join us for a varied wildlife experience on Akaroa Harbour with the highlight of course to encounter the endangered Hector’s dolphins, every now and again we have a rare […]
This sunday, May 14th is Mother’s Day in New Zealand! We love our mums and to celebrate these wonderful women we are hosting two cruises on Mother’s Day in Lyttelton. Tickets are set at a very special rate, are limited and can only be purchased exclusively on Treat Me. So far the weather for Sunday […]
Black Cat Cruises was started by a family, the Bingham family to be precise, who loved the harbour and it’s inhabitants so much so that they wanted to share their little slice of Banks Peninsula paradise with those who came to visit Akaroa. A mecca for native wildlife from the Hector’s dolphins to the little […]
New Zealand has over 86 types of breeding seabirds. This has given us the title of ‘Seabird capital of the world’, and a number of these birds can be found in and around Banks Peninsula. We’re celebrating by launching an exclusive special offer for the month of May. The Akaroa Department of Promotions recently launched […]
AKAROA HARBOUR’S DOLPHIN SWIM IS TOP PICK FOR AUSSIES HOLIDAYING IN NZ A public poll has revealed that Australians consider swimming with Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa Harbour as number one on their New Zealand bucket list of experiences. More than 18,000 Australians voted in the online poll hosted by tour and attractions aggregator Experience OZ […]
If you’ve never had an experience involving a dolphin, it should, in my humble opinion be right up there on your bucket list! Dolphins are a unique group of mammals; in fact their ability in the water is so astounding that it gave rise to ‘Grays Paradox’; where-by in 1936, British zoologist Sir James Gray […]
If you live in Christchurch and have always wanted to come on our Easter Egg Hunt…we have great news for you! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted on beautiful Quail Island is back….hoorah! Join us on Quail Island over the Easter weekend for a wonderful family fun Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny is getting […]
Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual national week about the sea. Hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE), Seaweek focuses on learning from the sea. It’s about exciting and inspiring all New Zealanders to renew their connections with the sea! Not just for children or those involved with formal education – it’s a time […]