23 June 2015 (Tuesday) : Akaroa

Wake up to the beauty of a historic French and British settlement this morning (0800hours). 

Time for a good minimal or no-drive day for all drivers today. Today is a good day for them to relax in the beauty of an ancient volcano.

Fun Facts: What is an ancient volcano?

Akaroa

Explore the village with its colonial architecture, galleries, craft stores, and cafés. Relax or take part in the many activities that are on offer. Explore the dramatic outer bays and take your time to soak in the magic of this area. 

 

Where to eat? 

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Optional Tour: Akaroa Farm Tours

If we have missed Walter Peak Farm at Queensland, we may want to consider spending a few hours at Akaroa Farm.  

You will...

• ...Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the pacific ocean while listening to an informative commentary in our air-conditioned vehicle
• ...Visit unique Paua Bay Farm and meet your hosts Murray and Sue Johns
• ...Enjoy the hospitality of these fifth generation farmers
• ...Experience rural life as you tour this traditional New Zealand farm
• ...Watch sheepdogs working on the steep hills of Paua Bay and in the sheep yards
• ...Witness a sheep shearing demonstration
• ...Delight in the history of the bays and memories of days gone by
• ..Take a stroll through the garden with its mature native trees
• ...Be amazed at the prolific bird life
• ...Relax with tea or coffee and home made scones on the homestead veranda

Tours by arrangement
2 hours 45 minutes duration

Pickup and drop off by Info Centre Shore end of Akaroa Main Wharf
Tickets available at Akaroa Adventure Centre
Phone +64 33047784 or book here.
For further information about Akaroa Farm Tours
Phone +64 33048511
Post
Akaroa Farm Tours
113 Beach Rd
Akaroa 7520
New Zealand

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Few other tours which we can consider during our day trip are: 

* Alpaca Experience Akaroa  

http://akaroa.com/tours/alpaca-experience-akaroa

http://www.shamarra-alpacas.co.nz/farm-tours/

* Barry's Bay Cheese 

http://akaroa.com/activities/barrys-bay-cheese

*Akaroa Dolphin Cruise

http://akaroadolphins.co.nz/

With so much fun, the children will find it unbearable to bid farewell to this ancient town and its amazing wild life. 

As we have to head to Christchurch City, we have to depart Akaroa by 1600 hours. 

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We will be spending the last night of our expedition at:

Arthur's Court Motor Lodge

110 Sherborne Street, Edgeware,

8014 Christchurch,

New Zealand