Travel just a few kilometres down the Wainui Road and discover the amazing French Farm Vineyard - a truly lavish establishment set amongst rural Banks Peninsula. Take a walk to a lookout behind and high above the vineyard. Drive on to Akaroa , view the French Colonial architecture, peruse the local artist galleries and enjoy the many cafes and restaurants. Ensure you visit the village information Centre on the corner of Rue Lavaud and Rue Balguerie. Don't miss out on the inspiring trip on the Canterbury Cat launch out to the Akaroa Harbour heads to view incredible geographical formations, salmon farm, local points of interest and the famous and endangered Hectors Dolphins - trip about two hours.
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A fine example of local culture alive today. Enquire for directions at the Akaroa information Centre. On the return trip, turn right at the Black Tulip tearooms and drive over Gebbies Pass into Lyttelton Harbour. From there you can go up over the hill at Governors Bay viewing city and harbour from the top of the Summit Road or you may follow the road around the Harbour exploring Port Lyttelton itself. Travel through the tunnel and take the Christchurch Gondola to the top of the hills for awesome 360 degree panoramic views of the Canterbury Plains and Banks Peninsula.