Akaroa, South Island. (12 May 2012)
Another place we have visited during our time at Christchurch were, Akaroa. Only one and a half hour, about 85km from Christchurch. It is an ideal destination for romantic weekend or short break away from Christchurch.
Along the journey, moo moo and mie mie were waving and welcoming you.
We stop in the Little River, over Hilltop, and down to Akaroa. Little River was a railway and now is a cycling and walking track and also very popular stop over for its café and art gallery.
Something magic happens when you cross the Hilltop to Akaroa. My eyes are irresistibly drawn to such beautiful view of the Akaroa harbour. The long, thin peninsula in the harbour and the middle of the volcano that stretches out in the harbour waters below.
There's a coffee house at the hilltop, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee with the stunning views.
Akaroa is a beautiful harbour town situated on an extinct volcanic shorelin with an historic French settlement.
The beautiful Akaroa harbour dominates the landscape and is home to a variety of sea and bird life.
There are activities for everyone including wildlife cruises, swimming with the dolphins, boat hire and sea kayaking. A cruise with Akaroa Dolphins is the ideal way to enjoy this beautiful place for most of the people but not for us *sob sob*
By way of walking, with charming vistas and stunning views to reward every footstep. The area still has a French influence, reflected in many local placenames. Here history oozes from every corner and parts of the town are registered as an Historic Area in recognition of its remarkable collection of Historic buildings. Many streets have French names, and there are descendants of the original French families still living in Akaroa.
Lunch with stunning views, seafood chowder soup, fish & chips & beer = luxury!!!
Just us, the scenery and the sea.
Our day ended with delicious korean food at Christchurch. Ya, it's a fulfilling day!
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