Akaroa, New Zealand Tourist Attractions

There is a lot to do and see when you visit New Zealand. If you are a wildlife lover then you will want to make plans to spend at least one day and night in the small town of Akaroa, New Zealand. This town of about 576 people is the home to quaint accommodations and the famous Swim with the Dolphins adventures. Akaroa, New Zealand can be found at the end of the State Highway 75. It is located next to the Akaroa Harbous, which is actually a volcanic crater that has been flooded with sea water. This small town is only about 80 minutes, or about 82 kilometers from Christchurch and it makes a great side trip. The primary reason people visit Akaroa, New Zealand is to take the Swim with the Dolphins tour. This is a two hour cruise that will take you from the warf to the heart of the Akaroa Harbour. Here you will be educated about the famous Hector’s Dolphins and will be allowed to swim with them. This is an amazing interactive wildlife adventure that will cost you between NZ$90 and NZ$115. This tour is very popular and it has a 98 percent success rate for seeing dolphins. If by chance you do not get to swim with the dolphins because you don’t spot any or because they are calving, mating or otherwise in need of their space, you will receive a partial refund. When you get back to the harbour this tour will present you with a nice gift bag that will contain mementos that you will treasure for years to come.

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