Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Popular backpackers and hostels include akaroa dolphin, bon. Holiday homes and baches holiday accommodation bookabach. Please select a product above or your departure on the right. Climb aboard to see the worlds smallest and rarest dolphins. Hectors dolphins are endemic to new zealand, meaning that you will not find them anywhere else in the world, and akaroa.
There are a lot of perks in choosing this bach for one, it features an expansive deck, where morning coffees or an evening tea are ideal. We have a 98% success rate with dolphin sightings and if you dont see any on your tour, you can cruise with us again for free. The 2hull catamaran offers more stability and deck space than a singlehull boat, ensuring a comfortable spot as you scan for fur seals, whiteflippered penguins, and other wildlife. Featuring a dimlylit masters bedroom, a cozy openplan living area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Akaroa coastal retreat really is a little piece of paradise on earth.
Akaroa cottages bengairn akaroa holiday cottage is located in akaroa. Yes we care, yes we do our best to give our guests a fantastic experience. At dolphin cruises aboard the cold mil fleet, we take tremendous pride in ensuring that our guests have the best dolphin cruise experience possible on our fleet of cold mil boats. Preserviced holiday homes, baches and accommodation to rent in akaroa, banks peninsula. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Visit akaroa golf club on your trip to akaroa or new zealand. See more ideas about new zealand, australia and cruise. It can all be done in a day, but its a much better idea to stay and enjoy the many things to do in akaroa and the bays for much longer. The vacation home comes with 1 bedroom, a tv and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave and a fridge. A harbour cruise to check out the hectors dolphins and other marine wildlife is a mustdo.
Our akaroa harbour cruise and swimming with dolphins are separate products and operate on separate boats. Experience the charm, character and colour of our little town, akaroa. George and his family also run the akaroa dolphin cruise which i highly recommend. If you dont see any dolphins on your trip, you can ride with us again for free.
Akaroa harbour is one of two large harbours which make up banks peninsula in the scenic south island of new zealand. Akaroa is a peaceful, historical town set on the tip of the banks peninsula, about 75 kilometres from christchurch city in canterbury, new zealand. We needed to change our order to takeaway before we received the food because our wee girl was sick and started crying to go home she was napping when we arrived, so we didnt know she was poorly or we wouldnt have taken her in. Make a date with the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins only on akaroa harbour. Book online dolphin swim akaroa harbour christchurch. Dolphin watching with aka9 dont fancy swimming, then just enjoy the cruise. Lanuguage sheets available in french, german, italian, spanish and mandarin. We give every passenger a beautiful souvenir postcard. On locating a pod of hectors dolphins you will enter the water to swim with these rare and endangered mammals. Both are absolutely incredible spaces to stay, with mind blowing scenery in all directions, the mountains, native bush and ocean. Akaroa, dolphins in new zealand things to see and do in. A 5minute walk takes guests to the pizzeria ma maison. Our focus is to provide value radio services to visitors and. Popular attractions akaroa museum and artisans gallery are located nearby.
The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a tv and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave and a fridge. With only 12 swimmers per vessel this is an intimate wildlife experience. Check out our list of best bookabach in banks peninsula, for a comfortable. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for akaroa golf club on your website. Discover 111 holiday homes to book online for your akaroa, christchurch holiday. Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests. On your arrival in akaroa join the canterbury cat 2 for your dolphin swimming experience. A harbour cruise to check out the hectors dolphins and other. We love the walking route it will take you down a public walkway past the britomart monument to the peaceful glen bay, where there is a stony beach that is our favourite place. Akaroa harbour view studio is a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute stroll to the centre of akaroa.
Book akaroa dolphin swim, christchurch everything new. It is a 55minute drive from christchurch international airport and a 20minute drive to akaroa farm experience. If you are not able or keen to swim in the ocean then you can still experience the beauty of nature on our dolphin cruise to see the worlds smallest and rarest dolphins, the hectors dolphin, protected by a marine mammal sanctuary you will see them up close from the boat. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on bookabach. Guests benefit from private parking available on site and free wifi. Hectors dolphins are protected in akaroa harbour by a marine mammal sanctuary and our dolphin cruise gives you the chance to see and swim with these beautiful marine mammals close up in the wild in their natural habitat.
The recipient will need to book an exact time and date online using the gift voucher they receive from you. The journey to akaroa from christchurch the journey to akaroa from christchurch itself is a wonderful experience so do stop on the way to enjoy the views and the great stops. Jump on board to meet the playful hectors dolphins, fur seals and penguins. The bach was our akaroa go to i love the salads but the service we had for brunch on monday was so. The akaroa marine reserve, at the mouth of akaroa harbor once an active volcano was created in 20, and many species of its fauna and flora are still undescribed. The akaroa coastal cottage enjoys magnificent sea views from its secluded setting in native bush. We will email you an open dated gift voucher valid for 12 months. They are the worlds smallest and rarest dolphin, and to swim with them in their natural habitat is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Experience the wonder of akaroa harbour on our intimate nature cruise. Whether youre after a cosy bach to while away the rest of the winter in or thinking of somewhere to put up your tent up in the summer months, akaroa has a great selection of places to set up. Historic cottage in the heart of akaroa in akaroa expedia. Akaroa cottages bengairn akaroa holiday cottage is situated in akaroa.
The gaiety theatre was built as an oddfellows lodge, but for most of its life, since it opened on 3 april 1879, the hall has been the towns main theatre. We could see dolphins from our bedroom and watched the sunset from the spa whilst listening to the birdsong. There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with wild hectors dolphins, also known as the new zealand dolphin, and that is the beautiful destination of akaroa harbour. Open bridge policy allowing you to join the skipper at the helm. Swimming with dolphins hectors dolphin black cat cruises. Great kiwi bach close to akaroa with views over the harbour. You can only book the dolphin watch if you are accompanying someone booking the dolphin swim. This citys dolphin watching, local tours and boating draw many visitors. The property is 3 miles from onuku farm hostel dolphin swimming, and central akaroa is 10 minutes away.
Akaroa radio broadcasts into the akaroa basin area with spill over to the remote back bays. Toms bach, wainui, banks peninsula cabins for rent in wainui. The viewing of marine life, namely whales, dolphins, seals and birds is the main reason visitors come to kaikoura, but there are many other attractions such as walks, fishing, scuba diving, 4 wheel adventures, maori tours and much more. Akaroa coastal retreat b and b in a modern home or secluded. The bach couldnt be much closer to the sea so you get lovely views from most of the. Complimentary and unlimited tea, coffee and hot chocolate served on board. The owner runs a local dolphin watching business which gives a sense of association with the community. Akaroa dolphins 2020 all you need to know before you go. Akaroa cottages bengairn akaroa holiday cottage, akaroa. Prior to the departure you will be equipped with wetsuit, mask, snorkel and flippers. Cruising with us is the perfect way to meet the amazing akaroa dolphins. This tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers arriving in akaroa with a desire for a memorable experience, including panoramic photo opportunities, shopping, food, and a variety of activities of your choice. During an akaroa cruise, enjoy a boat ride around this harbor, stopping to take in the natural beauty and snap picturesque photos. Look no further, akaroa holiday home is the place to go.
Book the historic cottage in the heart of akaroa stay at this vacation home in akaroa. Akaroa hotels, new zealand vacation deals from 50 usd. If you are in orange beach or gulf shores, al and have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy a dolphin cruise and watch tour, we urge you to book your first trip today. With only 12 swimmers allowed per trip you will need to book in advance. Preserviced holiday homes, baches and accommodation to rent in akaroa. Cozy bach nestled in nz bush overlooking beautiful. Wake to a chorus of bellbirds, look for dolphins from the terrace or lie back with a book and watch our magnificent mamaku treefern koru unfurl.
Whether youre after a cosy bach to while away the rest of the winter in or thinking. We are a community type station based in wainui and do not make commercial profit. Departs akaroa harbour wharf, beach rd, akaroa 80 minutes drive from christchurch operates daily all year. A cruise with akaroa dolphins is the ideal way to enjoy this beautiful place. Spot akaroa harbours rare hectors dolphins on a catamaran wildlife cruise that includes freshbaked cookies and a drink. Trained, dolphinspotting dogs are on board for the best possible chance of. Akaroa harbour offers great walks and hikes, along with boutique shopping, galleries, wineries and the famous barry bay cheese factory. Akaroa holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches and.
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