Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.okainsbaymuseum.co.nz
;
1146 Okains Bay Rd; adult/child $10/2; 10am-5pm)
Northeast of Akaroa,
this collection of Maori and European pioneer artefacts includes a reproduction meeting
house, a sacred 15th-century god stick and a war canoe.
FOREST
Hinewai Reserve
MAP
(Long Bay Rd)
Get a glimpse of what the peninsula once looked like in this privately
owned 10.5-sq-km nature reserve, which has been replanted with native forest. Pick up a
brochure from the visitor centre outlining the 15km of walking tracks.
Activities
The information centre can provide information and booklets on walks around the penin-
sula, including the three-hour
Akaroa Historic Area Walk
,
taking in the old wooden buildings
and churches that give Akaroa its character. Audioguides for go-it-alone walking tours are
also available ($10).
Banks Peninsula Track
( 06-304 7612;
www.bankstrack.co.nz
;
2-day/4-day from $150/230; Oct-Apr)
This privately owned
and maintained 35km four-day walk traverses farmland and forest along the dramatic
coast east of Akaroa. Fees include transport from Akaroa and hut accommodation. The
two-day option covers the same ground at twice the pace.
WALKING
Fox II Sailing
MAP
SAILING
GOOGLE MAP
( 0800 369 7245;
www.akaroafoxsail.co.nz
; Daly's Wharf; adult/child $75/30; departs 10.30am & 1.30pm Jan-
May)
Enjoy the scenery, observe the marine wildlife, learn about the history and try your
hand at sailing on NZ's oldest gaff-rigged ketch.
Akaroa Sailing Cruises
MAP
SAILING
GOOGLE MAP
( 0800 724 528;
www.aclasssailing.co.nz
; Main Wharf; adult/child $75/38)
Set sail for a 2½-hour hands-
on cruise on a gorgeous 1946 A-Class yacht.
Akaroa Guided Sea Kayaking Safari
KAYAKING
