hylasgirl Posted July 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hi all... does anyone have any recommendations on things to do in this port? It looks beautiful but having a hard time finding things. I'd LOVE to do something active... SUP'ing or bike tour. Anyone have any experience with this port? Also, where exactly do we go into on the tenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zowie57 Posted July 11, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hi all... does anyone have any recommendations on things to do in this port? It looks beautiful but having a hard time finding things. I'd LOVE to do something active... SUP'ing or bike tour. Anyone have any experience with this port? Also, where exactly do we go into on the tenders? The tenders will take you right in to town and you can cover the whole town easily on foot. Akaroa has a French influence in many of the restaurants and shops and is a really picturesque little place to wander around. There will be many tourist operators waiting on the tender wharf and offering a wide variety of active and non active experiences. The harbour trips to see the miniature dolphins and penguins are very popular and will be also offered as a ship's tour. The other alternative is a full day tour by bus to the city of Christchurch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted July 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2018 If you havent already...check out this site. https://www.akaroa.com/ It has pages on Cruise Ships calls and local tours including cycle tours. https://www.akaroa.com/cruise-ships/akaroa-tours-transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokiPoki Posted July 14, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2018 The harbour on a nice day is beautiful from a kayak. I suspect you’d not get quite the same experience on a cruise ship day - but I went out with these guys a few years ago (http://akaroakayaks.com/) ended up being myself, my mate, our guide and not another human in sight. Brilliant day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylasgirl Posted July 16, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thank you so much everyone! I'll check all of this out. I appreciate the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted January 26, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) My blog review for Akaroa (Dec 2018) - reviewing two excursions, one in the morning (Coast Up Close Wildlife Adventures) and one in the afternoon (Akaroa Walking Tours):https://baskeytravels.com/akaroa/ Few photos below 🙂 Edited January 26, 2019 by hvbaskey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted January 26, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Here is a link to the web cam overlooking the pick up point at the end of the wharf where the tenders come ashore' http://www.takeabreak.co.nz/webcams/218/akaroa_webcam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCruiser Posted January 31, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Don't miss the meat pies at Akaroa Butchery when in Akaroa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 31, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 hours ago, ROCruiser said: Don't miss the meat pies at Akaroa Butchery when in Akaroa! Or the best fish and chips! Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou33 Posted February 2, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 7/11/2018 at 2:52 PM, hylasgirl said: I'd LOVE to do something active... Swim with the dolphins! There are many other places that you can do the dolphin experience thing, but those poor dolphins are caged in a pen. I feel sorry for them and I wouldn't support that type of activity. But the dolphin swim tours in Akoroa are with wild and free Hector dolphins. They just like to play with the swimmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsutt35 Posted April 22, 2019 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2019 We did the port on our own. I blogged about the port and what we got up too (lots of walking). The blog was 'Look mum no hands'. https://tanyastravelblog.wordpress.com/cruises-2/december-2017/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWantToLiveOverTheSea Posted May 6, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Just wanted to say you're a great blogger - so fun to read your blog posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsutt35 Posted May 7, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 7, 2019 9 hours ago, IWantToLiveOverTheSea said: Just wanted to say you're a great blogger - so fun to read your blog posts! Thank you. It’s a labour of love that brings me joy and pleasure sharing 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted May 10, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Do the jet boat.if you like hiking trails also a wonderful little house with a wine garden.you can buy wine to bring back toship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted June 4, 2019 #15 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Late to add to this, but IF you're interested in fun and fanciful mosaic works of art, the gardens of the Giant's House look fabulous to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 5, 2019 #16 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, roothy123 said: Late to add to this, but IF you're interested in fun and fanciful mosaic works of art, the gardens of the Giant's House look fabulous to me! They are fabulous, and the view from the top.of the garden are wonderful too. Edited June 5, 2019 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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