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A day tour to Akaroa, the only settlement attempted by the French in New Zealand, passes through the beautiful landscapes of the Banks Peninsula. This region was formed following violent eruptions of volcanoes over 6 million years ago and the picturesque town of Akaroa itself sits in an ancient volcanic crater. From here, you may opt to take a Cruise or Swim with the Dolphins experience.
Canterbury Trails small group tour will take you to Akaroa over the beautiful Banks Peninsula on a high summit route which gives glorious views of farmlands, Akaroa Harbour, the Canterbury Plains and the distant Southern Alps as well as remote bays indenting the coastline. You have an opportunity to wander around the charming 150 year old French harbour side village of Akaroa with it's museum of settlers' history, art and craft shops and studios before enjoying lunch at an award winning cafe. After lunch there are options to tkae a crusie on the harbour or do swim with dophin tour before you return to Christchurch. On the journey back we visit the Cheese Factory at Barry's Bay, the only one remaining on the peninsula from a bygone era. Included: - Harbour cruise or swim with dolphins tour with Black Cat Cruises or farm tour
- Travel by minicoach
- Crater rim scenic drive with spectacular views
- Cheese factory visit
- Delicious picnic morning and afternoon teas
- Cafe lunch in Akaroa
- Courtesy city hotel / homestay pickup and dropoff.
- Fully escorted with informative commentary.
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