Akaroa is a small, historic town nestled in the heart of an extinct volcano on the Banks Peninsula, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Banks Peninsula is a rugged, volcanic peninsula jutting out from the Canterbury region. Little River and Akaroa are the main two villages on the Banks Peninsula. Akaroa is a popular tourist holiday destination.

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Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula

Akaroa is located on Banks Peninsula, the most prominent volcanic feature of the South Island of New Zealand. Akaroa is about 82 kilometres by road from Christchurch City.

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Related Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Regions: [Christchurch] [Airport] [Central] [East] [Lincoln] [Lyttelton] [North] [Rolleston] [South] [Tai Tapu] [West]

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