My visit to Akaroa was eye-opening - and not in a good way. The town's marketing as a charming French colonial settlement masks a concerning reality. I witnessed shop assistants complaining about te …Full review by sadfsdFASDF
Nov 20, 2024
Beautiful scenery and very quiet. Museum at Akaroa is interesting. I now know how many pints are in a peck. And how many pecks are in a bushel. As in "Peter picked a peck of pickled pepper.Full review by rosemaryw921
Nov 29, 2023
Within an easy drive from Christchurch, this is a very beautiful area, especially as you approach Akaroa. The road winds across the hills in a series of zigzags with great view all around. Little Ri…Full review by Michael C
How long will it take to drive from Christchurch to Banks peninsula? Is it possible/ advisable to go there and back in a day....after a long distance flight from U.K.?
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Takes about 1.5hrs driving to get to Akaroa the main town on Banks Peninsula. Much to be seen on the way with the Maori museum at Okains bay well worth the visit. Good to learn …
Takes about 1.5hrs driving to get to Akaroa the main town on Banks Peninsula. Much to be seen on the way with the Maori museum at Okains bay well worth the visit. Good to learn some of the history of this spectacular part of NZ. To me booking a nights accommodation would be the go. Plenty of options and you can do the tourist route on the way back next day..
Hi We plan to do self drive from Admiral Hotel Christchurch to Mount Cook. Total 6 adults n 1 infant. can we know roughly the KM and also the petrol cost
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Hi, It is approximately 100 kilometres to Mount Cook and depending on what car you have hired the cost of petrol would be around $60, it is the most beautiful trip if weather is …
Hi, It is approximately 100 kilometres to Mount Cook and depending on what car you have hired the cost of petrol would be around $60, it is the most beautiful trip if weather is good, and there are some nice viewing pull ins on the way, worthy of a photograph.
Hi, we will arrive in Christchurch April 6th and are looking for a nice camping place for the first night or two and visit the Bank Peninsula. Would you recommend driving to BP with a campervan. We prefer a walk by foot cause first time in nzl and no route experience so far. What about Little River Campground as bivouac? Any other recommendations for a base camp. Cheers
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It is no problem driving to BP in a campervan. There are many lovely walking tracks on BP so basing yourself in Akaroa would be perfect. Outside of Banks Peninsula you might …
It is no problem driving to BP in a campervan. There are many lovely walking tracks on BP so basing yourself in Akaroa would be perfect. Outside of Banks Peninsula you might consider Arthur's Pass which has some lovely alpine bush walks.
Hi, The distance from the city to Banks Peninsula is less than 100km but it depends on which way you travel. The best I can suggest is using google maps. ie from the City to Little …
Hi, The distance from the city to Banks Peninsula is less than 100km but it depends on which way you travel. The best I can suggest is using google maps. ie from the City to Little River Campground is only 45mins approx 65kms and is on flat sealed roads. From here (the gateway to Banks Peninsula) it get hilly and the road winds and can be scary if you are not used to NZ roads. Especially if you are in a large campervan and are used to driving on the other side of the road (we drive on the left). I hope this helps you and others. Marcus
Hello Neil, There are plenty of good places in Akron to eat. They range from a locally famous fish and chip shop to my recommendation of The Little Bistro. The Little Bistro is …
Hello Neil, There are plenty of good places in Akron to eat. They range from a locally famous fish and chip shop to my recommendation of The Little Bistro. The Little Bistro is more than a bistro but it is little. You will need to book ahead. It is popular. Enjoy your visit. David
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