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In charming, French Akaroa | Dec 10 08'

by Jackie & Dean a female traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Akaroa

We took the shuttle bus from Christchurch to Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, which was formed following three volcanic eruptions. James Cook discov... Continue reading »
New Zealand - Akaroa and Christchurch | Dec 18 06'

by Becs and Chris a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Akaroa

"Becs gets arrested"

The drive back to Christchurch didn't get off to the best of starts. A stickler for rules and regulations, and known for hating 'bloody speeders',... Continue reading »
Back to tranquility | Mar 18 07'

by Travelling Family a female traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Akaroa

We decide that we should really look at Christchurch City Centre, so drive in. It is all very strange, with old beautiful buildings mixed wit... Continue reading »
We must be in heaven | Oct 07 06'

by WorldWideWints a 30 year old male traveling as a couple from Harpenden, on vacation in Akaroa

"This black and white thing just kept divebombing Suz"

Picked up the campervan in Christchurch and managed to make our way to Akaroa, on the Banks Peninsula, without damaging any property, knocking over... Continue reading »
Akaroa | Sep 03 06'

by Kaja a 35 year old female from Oxford, on vacation in Akaroa

"Swimming with dolphins in Akaroa"

Akaroa je pobrezni mestecko na poloostrove BANKS, ktery je sopecneho puvodu. Ac se to nezda, je to 85 km z Christchurche, ale cesta je velmi malebn... Continue reading »
Akaroa | Jan 08 07'

by Peady a 28 year old female from Portsmouth, on vacation in Akaroa

Due to the miss hap of the dolphins we drove to Akaroa just out side Christchurch to swim with the Hector dolphins which are only found in NZ, it... Continue reading »
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula | Nov 18 08'

by Anneunddiewelt a female from Kulmbach, on vacation in Akaroa

Akaroa means "Long Harbour" in Maori and is the site of the country's first French settlement; descendants of the original French settlers still re... Continue reading »
Akaroa | Mar 07 07'

by Adria a real traveler from Washington, on vacation in Akaroa

The drive to the Banks Peninsula was rather uneventful, other than the fact that we almost ran out of gas. We found a station in time but we had to... Continue reading »
Akaroa | Feb 03 09'

by Alida a female traveling as a couple from Grand Rapids, on vacation in Akaroa

Just 85 kilometers south of Christchurch is an historic French settlement with a population of only about 2,000. All passengers were invited to “A... Continue reading »
Akaroa - Le Bons Bay - Banks Peninsula | Feb 10 07'

by Jamie and Tal a real traveler from London, on vacation in Akaroa

From Chrictchurch we moved onto the Banks Peninsula, a volcanic thumb sticking out into the Canterbury bight and a very popular place for walking.... Continue reading »