The Akaroa Walk
The Akaroa Walk is rapidly becoming an icon among New Zealand hiking adventures. It is a 46km, three-day, guided walk from Christchurch to Akaroa …..and the trip has been altered to avoid any areas damaged by earthquakes. You travel along the Summit Ridge and across Banks Peninsula, in the Canterbury Region of the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.
Features of the walk include:
- It is fully guided and your bags are transported for you. Only a daypack for refreshments is needed and a moderate level of fitness is required.
- The tour begins in Christchurch - the gateway to the South Island, with an international airport.
- Good quality accommodation is provided and meals are included in the price. On the first and third night's you experience excellent restaurant quality meals (wine and other beverages are available at your cost). The second evening features a New Zealand barbeque, with fresh Akaroa salmon and a complimentary glass of local wine.
- You will experience unsurpassed views of Banks Peninsula as you complete the walk from Christchurch to the historic French settlement of Akaroa.
After a picturesque drive along the Summit Road you will arrive at Gebbies Pass, which is the start of your 18.5km walk on day one. You will walk along the interesting and historical Packhorse Track over McQueens Pass to Mt Bradley and on the way enjoy commanding views of Lyttelton Harbour. Stop and inspect the historic stone hut perched high in the saddle. You then continue on to Mt Herbert, whilst enjoying stunning views of the Southern Alps and the Banks Peninsula coastline. From Mt Herbert you will follow the track down to sea level and to your overnight stay at peaceful Diamond Harbour.
Day Two
Today you will cover a distance of 16kms. The track leads you up to Mt Fitzgerald where you will experience unsurpassed panoramic views of the small, secluded bays of Banks Peninsula. From the summit you will follow undulating walkways to Mt Sinclair where the scenery continues to unfold below you. In particular, you will delight in seeing Port Levy, Pigeon Bay, Lake Forsyth and (in the distance) Kaitorete Spit. You will also get your first glimpse of Akaroa Harbour.
You then arrive at our own Pentrip Lodge, where you are welcomed with a refreshing cold beverage and a hot spa. A highlight of Pentrip Lodge is the barbeque dinner, with fresh Akaroa smoked salmon and local produce - which are served while you relax on the deck, or by the fire.
Day Three
That evening you will gather and celebrate the completion of the walk at one of Akaroa’s best restaurants… where you will relax and reminisce about your successful trip across
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