The venue is built in french architectural style and comprises 24 nonsmoking rooms. Because of earthquake damage to christchurchs main port at lyttelton, almost all cruise ships are currently calling at the little seaside town of akaroa. This will require you to be proactive early breakfast, early in the tender line, early on shore. A walk through the garden of tane is a must for any bird lover beware the kereru swooping down over your head. We tried to get on the mail run tour, but it was filled. Tours include meals, accommodation, luggage portage and an experienced guide, combining the best in ambience,exercise and relaxation. We recently booked a bach with bookabach, we realized almost. Ships anchor in the centre of akaroa harbour, and passengers are tendered ashore this takes around 1015. The bach couldnt be much closer to the sea so you get lovely views from most of the rooms and the veranda at. Guests are welcome to enjoy the free wifi throughout the property. Experienced local tour guides of the historical akaroa and picturesque banks peninsular area.
In new zealand, bach pronounced batch means holiday house. A bach is a new zealand term for a simple holiday cottage, often by the beach. The assist gives you the chance to look around and enjoy the beauty of this incredible corner of new zealand, and kaz was interesting and fun to ride with. Akaroa top 10 holiday park offers accommodation in akaroa. With our lifetime deposit guarantee, you can book our signature tours safe in the knowledge that if youre unable to travel, your deposit is fully transferable and will be held for an unlimited time. The 3star akaroa waterfront motels is placed about 10 km from akaroa farm experience. Set on a stunning waterfront and surrounded by craggy volcanic landforms akaroa is a relaxed and pleasant holiday town just 82 kilometres from christchurch city, about a. Natural wonders await those who plan to take a trip to this stunning peninsula on the east coast of the south island of new zealand. Listen to the sound of the waves at a beach house in akaroa and banks peninsula, new zealand. All rooms feature free wifi and a balcony with sea views. We did a little bit of shopping in akaroa, including a stop at the woolshed at 7 church st where we bought several merino mink sweaters. Each waterfront apartment is self contained, with beautiful ensuites, a sophisticated mix of classic and contemporary interiors, decking and sea views.
This is a scheduled service and we guarantee that passengers will be back in akaroa with plenty of time to check. Akaroa on the beach is located in the glen, one of the most sought after locations for akaroa accommodation. Youll see how christchurch is emerging from the devastation of the 2011 earthquake. If you would like to find the location of the cottage that used to be in your family way back or find the name of the person that build your family bach, the database is a great place to start. This tour is proudly operated by us shore trips and tours new zealands best shore excursion team. The bach was our akaroa go to i love the salads but the service we had for brunch on monday was so. Akaroa top 10 holiday park also includes a seasonal outdoor pool. Please note that tour places are very limited so you should book your activity as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Sheep shearing and working dog demonstrations from the farmer are a real treat. Akaroa coastal retreat really is a little piece of paradise on earth.
The downstairs garden suite opens to tranquil surroundings while upstairs, the pompallier suite, br. Akaroa and banks peninsula baches, beach houses and bungalows directory. Day tours from akaroa for your small private group, from 1 to 3 passengers. Holiday homes and baches holiday accommodation bookabach. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on bookabach. You will be escorted by local and experienced hosts john and noeline. Discover 120 holiday homes to book online for your banks peninsula, pigeon bay holiday.
Indulge in a waterfront dinner at the onsite restaurant and bar. Akaroa holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches and. Bellbird bach akaroa holiday house is situated in akaroa. Artisans gallery and akaroa museum are cultural highlights, and some of the areas landmarks include. Both are absolutely incredible spaces to stay, with mind blowing scenery in all directions, the mountains, native bush and ocean. The accommodation features an indoor pool with a hot tub and a sauna. Depending on the ships departure times, you may have time to explore the interesting and historic town of akaroa before boarding the tenders back to the ship. Akaroa accommodation waterfront apartments akaroa on. Spend some time wandering around the cemetery at the top read more. Akaroa tours, cruise ship passenger attractions, cruise ship shore excursions, shuttle service, cruise ship tours, scenic tours this site was designed with the wix website builder. Discover 1 holiday homes to book online for your akaroa, christchurch holiday. 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. Climb aboard to see the worlds smallest and rarest dolphins.
Find and book baches and holiday homes online with bookabach. The small enchanting settlement of akaroa is a 90 minute drive from christchurch and is now the port of call since the 201011 earthquake, replacing lyttelton. Akaroa accommodation waterfront apartments akaroa on the. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a tv and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven. The secluded area and the sandy beach in front of the house, the fantastic view and the sounds of the waves and the birdsong create a beautiful and serene atmosphere. Journey with akaroa shuttle from christchurch city travelling around and over the picturesque foothills of banks peninsula, to the historic french and british settlement of akaroa. Shamarra alpaca farm tours akaroa 2020 all you need to. Discover and book your next akaroa shore excursion on any cruise line. The house is located only 10 minutes away on foot from the little town of akaroa. The tour begins with a ride along the akaroa highway through the scenery of akaroa harbour, little river, lake forsyth, lake ellesmere, the southern alps, and the canterbury plains. Discover 114 holiday homes to book online for your akaroa, christchurch holiday. Some units also have a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave. Experience a night right in the middle of the largest australasian little penguin colony on mainland new zealand. Akaroa top 10 holiday park, akaroa updated 2020 prices.
If the bach is at a beach or by a lake, youre likley to be in or on the water nine months of. 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. The renovated akaroa museum provides a good understanding of new zealands first french village. The secluded area and the sandy beach in front of the house, the fantastic view and the sounds of the waves and the birdsong create a. On cruise ship days this is a very popular tour so book early by email. Tuatara tours specialises in guided walking and cycling experiences that are achievable for most levels of fitness. Auckland accommodation auckland day tour banks peninsula banks peninsula track bay of. Bookabach enables owners to rent their bach when they are not there, and those of us who do not.
Akaroachristchurch cruise port shore trips and tours. Serviced apartment accommodation in the heart of akaroa. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms, a tv with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven. 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 oldest colonial town in the south island, akaroa is also uniquely the only french colonial settlement in the country. Akaroa harbour view studio is a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute stroll to the centre of akaroa. Hotel akaroa waterfront motels akaroa 3 new zealand. Take a brief stroll through the citys beautiful botanic gardens and admire new zealands magnificent scenery. Guided tours for cruise ship passengers calling at akaroa. If you do not have the time to stay late or overnight in akaroa, consider our scenic nature tours that would allow you to see penguins up close in nesting sites check out also our 24 hour pohatu package experience a night right in the middle of the largest australasian little penguin colony on mainland new zealand. Join your bookatour guide for a scenic tour of banks peninsula and visit a working sheep farm. Garden of tane akaroa 2020 all you need to know before. Complimentary wifi is available throughout the property. 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. Akaroa harbour lies within the crater of a long extinct volcano and is a great place to embark on a short cruise to see marine wildlife that thrives in these sheltered waters, or join one of our tours to the city of christchurch, as it starts its mammoth job of rebuilding after the recent earthquake. Let our knowledgable local guide show you all the highlights. Akaroa lodging guide see a complete list of akaroa accommodation. Akaroa is a tender port, so please do everything possible to secure seats on the earliest possible tender.
Designed with the pacific in mind, the three beautifullyappointed waterfront apartments offer akaroa accommodation just metres from the water, just a relaxing twelveminutewalk to the village centre. About shamarra alpaca farm tours take a tour with a difference. Cruising with us is the perfect way to meet the amazing akaroa dolphins. Akaroa and banks peninsula accommodation, things to do and travel information. Akaroa penguin tours wildlife tour akaroa day tours. The 10 best akaroa holiday homes, cottages of 2020. Located in akaroa, bon accord backpackers is near the beach. The akaroa coastal retreat is adjacent to the start of banks peninsula track and handy to other walks, restaurants, cafes, boutique shopping, museum, wineries and a variety of outdoor activities including scenic harbour cruises, swimming with dolphins, sailing, penguin tours, kayaking, golf, horse riding, tennis, bowls, fishing and cycling. Akaroa new zealand lodging guide akaroa accomodation and hotel booking guide, tourism, travel, vacation and holiday information for akaroa region. Bad experience with booka bach, owned by homeaway u. During an akaroa cruise, enjoy a boat ride around this harbor, stopping to take in the natural beauty and snap picturesque photos.
If you do not have the time to stay late or overnight in akaroa, consider our scenic nature tours that would allow you to see penguins up close in nesting sites. We also organize the following akaroa experiences for you. This bach has all the qualities of an ideal destination for a getaway. While your ship is in port in akaroa harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic banks peninsula and visit the city of christchurch. Add your trip dates for more accurate pricing and availability. Akaroa shuttle services suspended from 31 march 2020 until further notice.
Akaroa top 10 holiday park also includes a seasonal outdoor. On the go tours lifetime deposits life can be unpredictable and we understand that sometimes its necessary to change your travel plans. Situated in central akaroa, the luxurious boutique akaroa fyrnebrooke house offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free private parking and free wifi. Akaroa and banks peninsula baches, beach house, bungalows. In akaroa, we took a two hour morning harbor cruise and dolphin boat tour, and also had lunch at a restaurant overlooking the akaroa harbor. The akaroa civic trust has developed a database of all the historic buildings and sites in the akaroa historic area. Close to bars and restaurants and also get 10% discount at the. Alpaca farmers, frank and anya will treat you to an interesting and interactive introduction to these majestic animals. Life can be unpredictable and we understand that sometimes its necessary to change your travel plans. Akaroa is a peaceful, historical town set on the tip of the banks peninsula, about 75 kilometres from christchurch city in canterbury, new zealand. Once you arrive in the city, stop for a brief visit to the christchurch botanic gardens, a 51acre 21ha park filled with an array of flowers and new zealand plants. Select your selfcatering akaroa and banks peninsula bach and experience a little piece of paradise, privacy and a tranquil atmosphere. After being picked up from the akaroa wharf, your coach will travel through township and the inner bays of the akaroa before arriving at a local cheese factory, for tastings, and travelling along the old volcanic. The wharf akaroa features stunning water views over akaroa harbor.