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Akaroa makes it on TV with two rare wildlife sightings during Seaweek

Bottlenose dolphins and a ginger seal make rare ‘once in a lifetime’ Akaroa visit Akaroa was treated to a rare ‘once in a lifetime’ sight of a pod of Bottlenose dolphins close to the town’s main wharf yesterday, well within sight of the town’s locals and visitors sitting in cafes on the waterfront. “It’s a […]

Of Demons and Dolphins

At the age of 71 Richard Jacobs wasn’t just worried about his age when he took the plunge and joined us on a dolphin swim. This inspiring story wraps both his fears and life-long dream all into one, and demonstrates the reward that awaits when you take on a challenge….. By Richard Jacobs Is it […]

Survival of the species – Rare dolphin calves sighted in Akaroa Harbour

This morning we made TV1 Breakfast News with our rare sighting of dolphin calves in Akaroa Harbour. Each year we eagerly wait to spot the first calf of the season. To see a mother and it’s calf is always great news for the endangered species. Early summer has seen Hector’s dolphin calves spotted swimming with […]

The Perfect English Countryside Escape… In New Zealand

This week the Huffington Post, an American online newspaper, featured an article on ‘The Perfect English Countryside Escape…..in New Zealand’. Where about’s in New Zealand you ask? Answer: Akaroa Harbour! After forgiving them for forgetting that this is 100% pure new zealand in their articles title we can firmly say that the feature is a testament […]

Akaroa Museum

This is a great Akaroa activity that won’t take up too much of your time, and will send you away with some great facts on this historic French village. After having to close for repairs and restoration after the February 2011 earthquake, in July last year, the Akaroa Museum opened its doors to the public […]

72 hours in Canterbury

What would you do if you had just 72 hours in Canterbury ? Come to Akaroa of course……… Imagine you were told you could write a wishlist of the best New Zealand activities Canterbury has to offer….and it would come true! Well Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism recently ran a” Win your dream 72 hours in […]

Random Acts of Kindness

Four simple words that could change some-ones day, week or even life…. We at Black Cat HQ wanted to share a blog post covering this topic, as unbeknown to us, a member of our staff in Akaroa had quietly bestowed a random act of kindness onto a complete stranger (that is until the office received […]

CHRISTCHURCH TO AKAROA A GREAT DAY OUT ON THE BIKE

The ride to Akaroa from Christchurch is my ‘go to’ ride when I’m in need of a great day out on the bike and some good quality miles, and it’s been even more valuable in recent times giving the fact we have two young daughters at home, aged 17 and three months, so it’s provided […]

AKAROA AND HECTOR’S DOLPHINS IN THE PRESS

Akaroa has had a number of great features on TV this summer. From Campbell Live covering the cruise ships to 60 minutes covering the Maui and Hector’s dolphins, it’s been all go! The recent 60 minute feature on Maui’s and Hector’s dolphins was a really interesting watch, so if you haven’t yet seen it please […]

5 GREAT VALENTINE’S DAY RESTAURANTS IN AKAROA

Wondering what to do for Valentine’s Day? Looking for a romantic getaway? Well we are here to help! Whether you plan to come to Akaroa for Valentine’s Day or simply for a weekend escape with your loved one, no stay in Akaroa would be complete without a sampling of the delicious local cuisine on offer. […]