Christchurch International Airport 1 hr 21
Banks Peninsula (17 min) Rolling green 440-sq.-mi. volcanic promontory, popular for tramping & dolphin watching. Black Cat Cruises (5 min) Pohatu penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd (17 min) Penguins, safari, and kayaking Childrens Bay (11 min) Garden of Tane (5 min) The Giants House (4 min) Eclectic house & gardens, also a bed & breakfast, noted for its many whimsical mosaic sculptures. Shamarra Alpacas (17 min) Meniscus Wines (6 min) Wine tasting and wine Swimming with Dolphins (5 min) Dolphin and harbor St Peter's Anglican Church (18 min) Hinewai Reserve (12 min) Sizable, tranquil nature preserve featuring hiking trails, waterfalls & scenic ocean views. Akaroa Dolphins (5 min) Dolphin and harbor Akaroa Museum (16 min) Akaroa Lighthouse (6 min) Lighthouse and architecture |