By Deneice Athurston I admit it – I’m a dolphin swim junkie and probably nowhere on the planet can I indulge this passion as much as in New Zealand. What makes New Zealand so special with regards to swimming with wild dolphins is that there are so many companies to choose from and each offer […]
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There are two things that struck me most when the devasting earthquake in Christchurch The peaceful seaside village of Akaroa struck on the 22nd of February. The first was how powerful it is and how powerless you feel. There is nothing to do but sit (or hide) and wait until it is over. Then there’s the […]
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CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE UPDATE
One of the many damaged buildings after the devastating Christchurch earthquake We extend our thoughts and condolences to everyone affected by the Christchurch earthquake on Feb 22nd. For the benefit of our passengers and those looking to get away from the city, we want to let you know that everything is fully operational in Akaroa. […]
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TOP 10 PLACES: WHERE TO SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
New Zealand is home to 11 types of dolphins, and there are a handful of places in the country where you can swim with the playful creatures. Have you ever wondered where else in the world you can swim with dolphins? We have! We did a little research and came up with this round-up of […]
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QUEEN MARY 2 CRUISE SHIP : ESCORTING OUT OF LYTTELTON HARBOUR
Have you ever seen a cruise ship up close? We see about 50 cruise ships a year docking in Lyttleton Harbour, and the sheer size of these ships never stops impressing us! When we witness just how large these ships can be, we have to take a moment to consider what a feat of human […]
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THINGS TO DO IN CHRISTCHURCH ON A LONG WEEKEND
Check out our most recent blog post about what is open in Christchurch since the earthquakes. New Zealand is known for its outdoor adventures: for glaciers and fjords, volcanoes and pristine beaches. And while New Zealanders do love to be outside, the fact is that most of us live in developed urban areas. Living in cities doesn’t […]
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CHRISTCHURCH SIGHTSEEING TOURS & WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Welcome to Christchurch! We live in a diverse and scenic city, and while many visitors are attracted to the South Island for Alps and fjords, don’t discount the Sumner Beach Christchurch. Photo credit: Flickr city of Christchurch for some excellent sightseeing options. New Zealand’s second largest city and the biggest on the South Island, Christchurch […]
“Thanks for organising our trip to Ripapa Island with our holiday programme. We wish to give positive feedback on the whole experience. We were greeted on time and by your friendly staff. Our group of young people aged 9-12 really enjoyed seeing the tunnels, guns and going to a place only 2 of them had […]
A great blog post about Akaroa: “Two extinct volcanoes. Two harbours. One drop dead gorgeous peninsula just over the hill from Christchurch. When I finally score the real ‘Bank Error in Your Favour’ card instead of Monopoly’s version, I’m going to buy a ‘bach’ in Akaroa, the faux-French heart of the Banks Peninsula. Once a […]
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BLACK CAT LEADS THE PACK IN ECO-TOURISM
Black Cat may be well known as a tourism operator, but did you know that we’re also a leader in environmental management? From reducing energy consumption to donating a portion of every passenger fare to dolphin conservation, Black Cat takes extra measures to ensure the preservation of our environment. New Zealand’s first eco-tourism operator Established […]