BP Track-Akaroa

Akaroa

The charming and picturesque seaside village of Akaroa is 85kms from Christchurch.

With its' many restaurants and cafes, craft shops and supply stores, museum and cinema, in addition to a wide range of great accommodation, Akaroa is a delightful and much loved destination for locals and international visitors alike.

The Banks Peninsula Track follows the coastline of the bays to the south east of Akaroa, the historic French settlement on Banks Peninsula in the South Island of New Zealand.

Your walk starts and finishes in Akaroa, with free bus transport from Akaroa to Onuku Farm Trampers' Hut departing at 5.45pm on your start date. Safe car parking in the BP Track car park at Mt Vernon Lodge is also included in your booking fee.

Discover historic Akaroa through the Akaroa 'Audio Guide'.

Registered Track walkers receive a 20% discount off the $10 rental price of the audio guide from Akaroa Information Centre.The Audio Guide starts at the Information Centre in the historic heart of Akaroa, includes 18 points of interest and ends at the Main Wharf. The 1.5km walk takes about 90 minutes to complete. The dramatic story of Akaroa's role at the birth of New Zealand unfolds as you listen to a rich tapestry of tales and find the town's most beautiful buildings.

A good range of Akaroa accommodation and activities can be found through our Links pages

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	Akaroa The charming and picturesque seaside village of Akaroa is 85kms from Christchurch. With its' many restaurants and cafes, craft shops and supply stores, museum and cinema, in addition to a wide range of great accommodation, Akaroa is a delightful and much loved destination for locals and international visitors alike.

The Banks Peninsula Track follows the coastline of the bays to the south east of Akaroa, the historic French settlement on Banks Peninsula in the South Island of New Zealand. Your walk starts and finishes in Akaroa, with free bus transport from Akaroa to Onuku Farm Trampers' Hut departing at 5.45pm on your start date. Safe car parking in the BP Track car park at Mt Vernon Lodge is also included in your booking fee.		Discover historic Akaroa through the Akaroa 'Audio Guide'. Registered Track walkers receive a 20% discount off the $10 rental price of the audio guide from Akaroa Information Centre.The Audio Guide starts at the Information Centre in the historic heart of Akaroa, includes 18 points of interest and ends at the Main Wharf. The 1.5km walk takes about 90 minutes to complete. The dramatic story of Akaroa's role at the birth of New Zealand unfolds as you listen to a rich tapestry of tales and find the town's most beautiful buildings.

A good range of Akaroa accommodation and activities can be found through our Links pages