Banks Peninsula Walk
Akaroa Walk
- Multi-day Hiking
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Caving
- Biking
- Glacier Walking
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
| Start: | Christchurch |
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| Finish: | Christchurch |
| Length: | 3.5 days |
| Grade: |
C (Up to 6 hrs physical activity per day.)
Grade C
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| Accom: | Lodges |
| Price: |
NZ$1,575 |
| Departs: | Nov - Apr: between 3 & 8 departures monthly - see see departures |
Day 1: The Akaroa Walk starts close to Christchurch, where you will enjoy a scenic drive along the Summit Road to Gebbies Pass. Walk to the Packhorse Hut and Mt Herbert. Stay for the first night in Diamond Harbour. 18.5km walking.
Day 2: Walk along ridge trails with commanding views of the harbours, valleys and inlets of Banks Peninsula, until you reach the "Hilltop" - where you stay at the relaxing Pentrip Lodge. 16km walking.
Day 3: An 11km walk down tracks overlooking Akaroa Harbour, until you reach Wainui. Travel by boat across to Akaroa Village. Stay in good quality accommodation and have an entertaining evening meal in one of Akaroa's top restaurants. Your Akaroa hike ends and the following day you catch a shuttle back to Christchurch. 11km walking.
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Sunshine and smiles. Beautiful views of Pigeon Bay and Port Levy with blue, blue sky. Great people and ambience, makes me want to come back. Thanks
Graham Ellis
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Banks Peninsula consists of two volcanic craters which are Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours. Three million years younger than the Lyttelton volcano, Akaroa erupted nine million years ago and during the next million years buried much of the eastern and south-eastern flanks of the older volcano.
