Swimming with the Dolphins - Akaroa.MOV
Some nice video of our swim this afternoon!
With the playful hectors dolphins in Akaroa harbour, just out of Christchurch NZ (90mins)
MyTV3 with Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism - Episode 2 - Akaroa
MyTV3 visit Akaroa on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula. Check out their adventures at Barry's Bay Cheese, Akaroa Museum, The Giant's House, Vangionis Trattoria and Bar, and Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat Cruises.
Walk Canterbury - Hinewai Reserve
Explore Banks Peninsula’s largest reserve of land now regenerated as stunning native forest with sweeping views over the Otanerito valley.
Akaroa - New Zealand, Part 1
Akaroa (Source: Wikipedia)
Akaroa is a village on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand, situated within a harbour of the same name. The name Akaroa is Kāi Tahu Māori for 'Long Harbour'.
Akaroa is 84 km by road from Christchurch and is the terminus of State Highway 75. In the 2006 New Zealand census of population and dwellings, the permanent population was 567, a decrease of 7 since 2001. The village has a high (29.6%) ratio of residents aged over 65.
Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbour and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills, Akaroa is a popular resort village and in summer the temporary population can reach 15,000 which places stress on the summer water supply, which is entirely dependent upon rainfall on the hills.
Many Hector's Dolphins may be found within Akaroa harbour, and 'swim with the dolphins' boat tours are a major tourist attraction.
Akaroa Harbour (Source: Wikipedia)
Akaroa Harbour is part of Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand. It enters from the southern coast of the peninsula heading in a predominantly northerly direction. The name Akaroa is Kāi Tahu Māori for Long Harbour. Ōnawe Peninsula is at the head of the harbour, the former site of a Māori pā.
The towns or settlements of Akaroa, Duvauchelle, Barrys Bay, French Farm and Wainui lie on the shoreline of the harbour. Cruise ships occasionally enter the harbour with the passengers visiting Akaroa.
As of 2011the seven sites that are sampled in the harbour six are graded as good and one as fair in terms of recreational use. Rainfall affects the grading.
The 475-hectare Akaroa Marine Reserve was given approval in 2013 after a 17 year campaign to get it established.
Akaroa Jet Boat Tour – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 219: Today we’re hitting the waters of the Akaroa Harbour in the most thrilling way possible: by jet boat in Akaroa! Join us for this awesome ride with Akaroa Jet Adventures!
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Today we are in the little town of Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula. Most of Akaroa’s action is out on the water thanks to its great deal of marine wildlife and awesome scenery. We hop into a jet boat with Akaroa Jet Adventures to discover the Akaroa Harbour for ourselves.
If you’re looking for an awesome South Island jet boat tour then take a look at this one with Akaroa Jet Adventures. We speed from highlight to highlight in the middle of a crater of an ancient volcano. Our guide shows us heaps of amazing rock features like Elephant Rock and Cathedral Cave, as well as spotting little blue penguins, and sharing the fascinating human history of Akaroa. Of course, a jet boat tour in New Zealand isn’t a New Zealand jet boat tour with a few 360 spins!
So what do you think of this jetboat in Akaroa? Would you add jet boating in Akaroa to your Akaroa travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Cruise Canterbury 2013
Canterbury offers Timaru, Lyttelton, Akaroa and Kaikoura as ports for cruise ships to visit, each offering unique and stunning environments and shore excursions. This video previews Akaroa, Kaikoura and Christchurch as destinations.
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Eyris Blue Pearl Visitor Centre | Akaroa, New Zealand
The Eyris Blue Pearl visitor centre is situated on the wharf in Akaroa, New Zealand. The centre formally reopened its doors to the public in June 2011.
We tell the remarkable story behind the creation of one of nature's most stunning gems. Visitors to the beautiful town of Akaroa are invited to come along and meet Master Jeweller Jacek Pawlowski and his wonderful craftsmen. We look forward to seeing you!
Walk Canterbury - Washpen Falls
Washpen Falls offers unique outdoor recreational facilities in a breath-taking natural setting in the midst of a working sheep, cattle and deer farm.
New Zealand Maori Experience in Akaroa – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 229: Today we are visiting some Maori meeting grounds of the Onuku Marae to learn more about the Maori culture in Akaroa and Christchurch. Join us for this New Zealand Maori experience!
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Today we’re getting the opportunity to have an authentic New Zealand Maori activity in Akaroa. We are visiting the small settlement of Onuku, with its main feature being the Onuku Marae! A Marae is a Maori meeting place and we learn all about that and more in this episode of this Maori experience near Christchurch.
We check out the Maori carved meeting house, the Whata, or seafood cooking shelter, and the Onuku church. We are told about life for the Banks Peninsula Maori. It’s a chilled out and authentic Christchurch Maori experience by just spending some time with the locals.
So what do you think of this Akaroa Maori activity? Would you consider visiting Onuku in Akaroa? LUK in the comments!
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Dolphin Sailing Cruise with Fox II in Akaroa – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 226: Akaroa is a place in New Zealand that is teaming with dolphins and we’re going to be seeing them today on an Akaroa sailing trip with Fox II. Join us for this awesome wildlife sailing cruise in Akaroa!
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Today we’re back in Akaroa and back on the waters of the Akaroa Harbour. This time, we’re checking out the Hector’s dolphins on the Fox II sailing in Akaroa. This Akaroa sailing trip takes us to some of the highlights of the Akaroa Harbour as well as giving us an opportunity to see Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa. The Fox II crew have a trick to attracts wild dolphins to their sailing vessel making this an awesome option for a dolphin cruise in Akaroa. If you’re looking for a dolphin cruise in New Zealand, definitely consider jumping on the Fox II sailing in Akaroa.
So what do you think of this New Zealand dolphin cruise? Would you add Fox II Sailing to your Akaroa travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Canterbury Alpine Tour
Travellers from Australia discover the natural beauty of New Zealand right here in the Canterbury region. Travel with them as they journey high up into the Southern Alps by 4WD, jet boat on one of New Zealand's most spectacular rivers, then descend back to Christchurch aboard the world famous TranzAlpine train.
Akaroa Boat Trip
Recap of a sightseeing boat trip put on by Coast Up Close out of Akaroa Harbor in the Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Captain Tony was awesome! Lots of info and a laid back demeanor. Even on a poor day weather-wise we saw Hectors Dolphins, Blue Penguins and New Zealand Fur Seals. Definitely give Tony and Coast Up Close a look if you're heading to Akaroa. Link to the website is: coastupclose.co.nz
What are the Best Christchurch Day Trips?
Hessan asked: What are the best Christchurch day trips outside of the city? We talk about some of our favourite Christchurch road trips!
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Walk Canterbury - Kaikoura Peninsula
This walkway offers spectacular views spanning from the Pacific Ocean across to the Kaikoura ranges.
Christchurch Lord of the Rings Tour – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 217: Today we’re seeing Mt Sunday, a.k.a. Edoras, a New Zealand Lord of the Rings filming location near Christchurch! We’re joining Hassle-Free Tours for their Lord of the Rings tour.
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We’re in Christchurch and today we’re joining Hassle-free Tours for their Lord of the Rings tour. It’s a Lord of the Rings tour in Christchurch which is going to take us to one of the most stunning Lord of the Rings filming locations in New Zealand. It’s the Edoras filming location from The Lord of the Rings!
Edoras, or Mt Sunday, is a 2.5h drive from Christchurch located on the foothills of the Southern Alps. Our journey has pit stops in interesting places before we arrive at the stunning Edoras Mt Sunday. We are given the opportunity to take photos with Lord of the Rings swords and flags before making our way to the top of Mount Sunday. The South Island Lord of the Rings tour also includes lunch at the Mt Potts Lodge, some behind the scenes videos about the filming of Edoras and Mt Sunday, before we make our way back to Christchurch.
So what do you think of this Lord of the Rings South Island tour? Would you add this Edoras tour to your Christchurch travel itinerary? LUK in the comments.
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Penguin Tour in New Zealand: Releasing Penguins into the Wild – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year
Day 223: Today we’re joining Pohatu Penguins for a scenic day tour in Akaroa AND an evening blue penguin tour to release little blue penguins into the wild. It’s an awesome experience with blue penguins in New Zealand!
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We’ve seen the little blue penguins once on the Pohatu Penguin evening penguin tour but today we are back for a day wildlife tour in Akaroa with Pohatu Penguins, ending in the evening with a special little blue penguin release into the wild.
The scenic tour in Akaroa starts with a trip around the Banks Peninsula to scenic viewpoints and the Akaroa Heads for some wildlife spotting from the cliffs. After that, the evening rolls in and we head to Flea Bay to New Zealand’s largest little blue penguin colony. Flea Bay is also home to the Pohatu Penguins rehabilitation centre where we watch a little blue penguin feeding and then some little blue penguins being released into the wild. It’s a super unique blue penguin tour in New Zealand. If you’re looking to experience New Zealand penguins on a New Zealand penguin tour, then definitely consider this one.
So what do you think of this penguin experience in New Zealand? Would you add this Akaroa scenic tour to your Akaroa travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Lake Tekapo Stargazing Tour – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 198: Lake Tekapo is an International Dark Sky Reserve so it’s a must-do to do some stargazing in Lake Tekapo! We’re joining Earth & Sky Lake Tekapo for their New Zealand stargazing tour.
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Today’s Lake Tekapo activity actually starts at 12am when we’re doing the Earth & Sky stargazing tour in Lake Tekapo! This stargazing tour takes us stargazing at the Mt John Observatory.
The Mount John Observatory allows us to use powerful telescopes to see the stars of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve. We’re in one of the best places for stargazing in New Zealand as it has some of the darkest and clearest skies in the world. If you want to see the stars in Lake Tekapo, this is where you need to be.
So what do you think of the stars in New Zealand? Would you add this stargazing tour in New Zealand to your Lake Tekapo travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Phil's Best Kept Secret #9 - Kaikoura's Nins Bin
Check out Phil Keoghan's Best-kept Secret #9 and join Phil as he explores Canterbury's stunning Kaikoura coastline, meets the locals, checks out the wildlife, visits the famous 'Nin's Bins' and dines on the tasty local crayfish!
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