Established by the local residents of Banks Peninsula, the walking festival was created to share thier passion for this special place with those from the wider community. What’s it all about? The Banks Peninsula Walking Festival offers guided walks all over the peninsula including lyttelton, Little River, Akaroa and the outer bays. The guides, who […]
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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 […]
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5 PLACES FOR A BANKS PENINSULA CHRISTMAS PICNIC
If you’re keen to get out and about in Banks Peninsula with the family this Christmas there is plenty for you to do. Between chilling in Lyttelton or Akaroa, swimming in the gorgeous bays, or taking a ferry out to Quail Island, you’ll never be short of something fun to do. But every adventurer needs […]
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5 EASY STEPS TO TAKING A GREAT PHOTO…
Point and shoot – how hard can it be? Despite the seemingly idiot-proof design of the modern camera these days, it can be harder than it looks. That blurry, dark, shot of half your thumb, or the washed out, blindingly bright one of what you thought was the sunset are endless sources of frustration for […]
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20 BIRDS YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO SEE IN AKAROA
Banks Peninsula is well known for its gorgeous scenery and breath taking views. But amongst the vast beauty found in the area, there lives a wide array of wildlife. Akaroa’s birds are just a few of many creatures you’ll find, but if you’re around in the warmer months, keep an eye out and there’s a […]
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BANKS PENINSULA CRUISING
Cyclists high on the Summit Road above Akaroa Harbour during the iconic race, Le Race. Photo credit; Tailwind Events Banks Peninsula offers a huge variety of options to cruise on the bike, both for road and mountain biking. The area starting life as a volcanic island and the Peninsula’s two major volcanos’ have now sunk […]
The weather may feel a bit wintery but we’ve taken the last few months to get ourselves ready for the upcoming season. After all, spring is just around the corner. Below are announcements of new projects coming this season and some of the highlights of the winter. Thanks for reading. Cheers Paul Major Akaroa […]
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CHRISTMAS PARTY VENUES & IDEAS IN CHRISTCHURCH
Here is a list of interesting things to do in Christchurch if you are planning and organising a staff or office Christmas Party this year. If you think you have an idea to add to this list please add them in the comments below. PARTY BOAT CRUISE Canterbury Cat Just 15 minutes from Christchurch lies […]
We are starting to head into our traditional off season but we’ll be out on the harbours every day. Below are some highlights from the season just completed including some of our best photos, a unique marriage proposal and our on going efforts to protect Hector’s dolphins. Thanks for reading. Cheers Paul Photo of […]
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 […]