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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 […]

11 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN AKAROA

I grew up in Akaroa so I’m really surprised when I hear people say there is not much for children to do in the town, and that the hot pools of Hamner are a better bet. Sure the pools are a must do but you can’t go there every weekend and Akaroa offers something different for families. […]

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 […]

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN NEW ZEALAND

CD Traveller.com based in the UK has also named swimming with dolphins in Akaroa as one of their top 10 things to do in New Zealand.   Swimming with dolphins in Akaroa   Whale watch tours in Kaikoura   Tucking into a Maori meal and cultural tour   Partying up a storm in Wellington   […]