January 4th
Yasmine took us over to Akaroa for a
day it was stunning the weather was top notch and to add to the fun
Rory managed to catch 3 fish on his new fishing rod that Grandma Rose
and Grandad Mark had given him for Christmas. We had a great lunch of
fresh cooked fish and chips so cheap compared to Aussie and enough
for 6 of us. On the way home we made a stop at Barry's Bay where I
picked up a couple of cheeses to bring back with me. A great day had
by all very tired at the end of it, but as we had not been there in
years it was a great day. We had fresh Fish and Chips for lunch and sat
under the Pohutakawa trees that were in flower beside the wharf. After
lunch Yasmine,Rose and I went for a stroll through the shops while Rory
and Grandad went fishing. Rory got a fishing rod for Christmas and he
caught 3 fish, he was so excited.
Welcome to Akaroa and the Bays
Just 75 kilometres from the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, Akaroa is a historic French and British settlement nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. Explore the village with its colonial architecture, galleries, craft stores, and cafés. Relax or take part in the many activities that are on offer. Explore the dramatic outer bays and take your time to soak in the magic of this area. A wide range of accommodation is available and you will need more than a day to explore this little piece of paradise.Local Information
Akaroa is Maori for Long Harbour. The village is snuggled into a
wide bay on the eastern side of the rugged harbour with Onuku Marae
a little further south. The permanent population of around 700 in
this historic village swells significantly over summer. With a
bank, fuel station, pharmacy, doctor, general store, police
station, postal services, churches, marae, visitor centre and
council service centre, Akaroa is the main service centre for the
inner harbour and the outer bays of Banks Peninsula. A multitude of
sports, arts and cultural events throughout the year attracts
locals and visitors to this relaxed seaside resort.
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