Best Group Activities in Akaroa
THE 10 BEST Large Group Activities & Things to Do in Akaroa
Best Group Activities in Akaroa
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What travellers are saying
- NorthantsAquababeWollaston, UK323 contributionsVisited in February whilst on tour of New Zealand. Found on google maps and decided to visit but wasn’t sure exactly what it was. So glad we did as it was so amazing and worth a long hot walk from our accommodation!
A little disappointed there were no refreshments to buy, but think it was due to time we visited maybe.Written 4 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alastair Hamilton1 contributionWhat an incredible place to stay! My partner and I stayed in the wagon for a few days and enjoyed Simon and Carolyn's wonderful hospitality. Genuinely one of the loveliest places I have every stay with such attention given to every little detail! We will definitely be backWritten 30 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SD2606Christchurch, New Zealand2,456 contributionsFabulous Fisherman’s Bay
Well worth the drive over if you like gardens.
The hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
It was family friendly and they brought out games and toys for our young children to play with.
The gardens were loved and well taken care of.
We spent two hours here exploring and enjoying a complimentary coffee in their barn afterwards.
Lovely views of the cliffs and ocean.
Very picturesque.Written 3 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - moonlotus18Hamilton, New Zealand1,997 contributionsWe strolled this memorial grounds while visiting Akaroa. Thoughtful memorial and peaceful grounds flanked by nearby shops. Would recommend a visit.Written 18 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Curious034708493501 contributionI had the opportunity to attend one of the courses recently. The wharf to the plate. Wow what a wonderful day and experience. Our hosts Lou and Ant were so informative. I learnt a great deal about cooking fish and seafood and general cooking techniques.
Such a lovely day and one I would highly recommend.Written 14 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Norton S3 contributionsThe views were wonderful, the staff were excellent and importantly the wildlife came out to show their beauty and skills.Written 4 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lkrocksScottsdale, AZ360 contributionsAwesome tour and crew!!! Derek, max, Abi all rocked it…wonderful views and easy boat to see them from, great narration too.Written 21 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Katrina JChristchurch, New Zealand162 contributionsI've always wanted to visit Shamarra Alpaca Farm so on recent day trip to Akaroa we went for a day-after my birthday treat (please note you do need to book first, you can't just turn up).
Unfortunately, being July, although it wasn't raining at the time, it was damp underfoot and there was low cloud, so what I imagine would've been beautiful scenery was somewhat obscured. I'd highly recommend wearing gumboots during the wetter months. We didn't take a change of footwear and although there are brushes there to get rid of the excess mud, our shoes were still left a bit dirty which we were conscious of when we then went on to Akaroa. It's also a bit muddy in the winter months around the entrance to the farm shop so we traipsed mud into the car.
The road/driveway up to the farm is single lane, however the staff are awesome at ensuring you won't meet someone coming the other way.
The staff were all very friendly and polite. We learnt so much about alpacas. We got to get up close to a number of them, including some younger ones. To my surprise, the male alpacas are more sociable than the females.
Our tour group were small, we met a lovely family over from Sydney, I hope the rest of their travels around NZ went well. The hot drink and snack afterwards is a great idea.
I'd highly recommend this farm tour to anyone who likes alpacas. It would just be better to do it in summer.Written 22 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Elisabeth1 contributionLoved getting out and seeing the wildlife up close. We were shown around beautiful landscapes and Tony gave us a great account of the local history.Written 12 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fsBangkok, Thailand1 contributionAmazing. Amazing. Amazing!
Steve and Beth are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The small group of people per trip made us feel safe and gave us a nice, cosy experience.
Got to swim with multiple pods of dolphins, coming right up to us. We had plenty of time in the water (40mins) with dolphins all around us at all times. There were so many! Saw other animals in their habitat such as fur seals too.
All-round, it was one of the top highlights of our trip.
Other notes:
- wetsuits are very clean and dry.
- boat is clean and safe. spacious.
- hot drinks and snacks after the swim was yum.
- part of what we paid goes into the hector dolphin reserve/research.Written 17 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - trenna FAmberley, New Zealand10 contributionsAn amazing trip my first time in a a kayak and our guide Lucia was patient and knowledgeable. I loved it, would highly recommend. A great way to spend and afternoon in AkaroaWritten 13 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pragyasinghal96Caloundra, Australia6 contributionsOur guide was amazingly knowledgeable and thorough. He told us that he loved birds, so he came over to NZ from France about 12 years ago to observe. We could tell how passionate he was about these little penguins and their conservation- there wasn’t a question about them he couldn’t answer! He also explained in detail the conservation efforts made by his team, the results, the setbacks and what still needs to be done to save these birds from going extinct altogether. This is the one experience I would not miss if visiting NZ!Written 7 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rosmserviceChristchurch, New Zealand1 contributionLovely 3 days with changing weather. No day was too long or too hard. Plenty of changing scenery. Loved the different accommodations, all with good ammentities and the quirky stoney bay huts.Written 6 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John AndersonAuckland Central, New Zealand2 contributionsFox 11 was an amazing experience
We were on the 10.30am sailing on 25th February 2024.
The skipper was excellent.
Very informative about Hector Dolphins, early Maori history, geology and wildlife.
Beautiful sailing and excellent music choice.
Highly recommended.Written 26 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mang0ericBoulder, CO27 contributionsDelightful! This was such a pleasure. Jeff took us to places we never would have gone, and his commentary was terrific. He's one of those guys that starts every answer with a laugh, so the good time he's having in life is fully contagious. The van was super comfy, the views breath-taking, the snacks delicious (thanks Suzi). Fully and heartily recommend this beautiful tour.Written 1 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
