Christchurch Trip Overview
Take time out to connect with nature and delight in a nature safari encompassing the wild penguins at Flea Bay. How peaceful is that! To complete your day, enjoy an end-of-day wine tasting (or non-alcoholic beverage) and afternoon platter at the very special French Peak vineyard.. Your journey to Akaroa takes in the stunning scenery of the rugged Banks Peninsula coastline and farmlands. Stopovers include the award winning Barrys Bay Cheese factory at Duvauchelle, and the quaint Little River Café & Gallery. You can also enjoy wandering around the French-inspired township of Akaroa (during the day, you will have a little over 3 hours spare time to wander in and around at your own pace).
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Take time out to connect with nature and delight in a nature safari encompassing the wild penguins at Flea Bay. How peaceful is that! To complete your day, enjoy an end-of-day wine tasting (or non-alcoholic beverage) and afternoon platter at the very special French Peak vineyard.. Your journey to Akaroa takes in the stunning scenery of the rugged Banks Peninsula coastline and farmlands. Stopovers include the award winning Barrys Bay Cheese factory at Duvauchelle, and the quaint Little River Café & Gallery. You can also enjoy wandering around the French-inspired township of Akaroa (during the day, you will have a little over 3 hours spare time to wander in and around at your own pace).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Banks Peninsula, 575 Summit Road, Christchurch 8081 New Zealand
Your journey to Akaroa takes in the breath-taking scenery of the rugged Banks Peninsula coastline and farmlands.
Stop At: Akaroa, Akaroa, Canterbury Region, South Island
Enjoy wandering around the French township of Akaroa (amount of time depends on the options you select).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pōhatu / Flea Bay, Canterbury 7581, New Zealand
Discover the penguin colony in their natural habitat at remote Pohatu (the largest Australasian Little Penguin colony on mainland New Zealand). You will receive an expert guided tour of the White-Flippered penguin colony by a local family of conservationists.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: French Peak Wines, 79 French Farm Valley Rd, Akaroa 7520 New Zealand
To complete your day, enjoy an end-of-day wine tasting (or non-alcoholic beverage) and afternoon platter at the special French Peak vineyard.
Duration: 1 hour
