The Banks Peninsular, the village of Akaroa plus Akaroa Harbour View House are a great addition to any trip in the Canterbury/Christchurch area. The stunning view from the main rooms and deck forgives the small weaknesses. Well equipped and very comfortable, especially the beds!
We would also recommend a visit to Okains Bay and the Museum there plus taking a Harbour Nature Cruise to see Dolphins, seals, many seabirds and if you are lucky the tiny penguins. We arrived around 2.45 pm at the house and rushed to join a tour at 3.40 pm as we had mistakenly thought the weather might not be so good the next day. Only about a dozen of us on the boat. So pleased we did as next day a cruise ship was in town and everything was busy! We understand should be less cruise ships arriving in Akaroa next season as Lyttelton Harbour is almost back in full use.