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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. more
Charter a boat in Akaroa and Banks Peninsula and see magnificent scenery as well as marine and bird life such as dolphins, penguins and albatross. If you are a novice sailor, learn to sail at an Akaroa sailing school.
Select Boats, Sailing and Charters in Akaroa and Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different Christchurch area.
We provide the only environmentally sustainable and exciting harbour cruise around Akaroa Harbour. Enjoy an encounter with wildlife, on their terms, without disrupting their environment. Our 47-foot classic ocean sailing yacht, Manutara, is one of the last A-Class keelers built. Enjoy a 2.5-hour sail experience cruise around Akaroa Harbour, with basic, personal sail training included...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWe do coastal and harbour fishing and dive charters from Akaroa - catch the big one and have fun. All rods, tackle and bait provided. If you prefer to go out diving with us, the coastal area outside Akaroa harbour has some of the most interesting and varied diving territory and species...(more)
Phone | Address | MapSail with dolphins on New Zealand's oldest ketch—Fox II. See penguins, seals, albatross, and other sea birds. A real sailing experience; as crew, or just relax. Quiet, eco-friendly green boat, two masts, six red sails. Food, refreshments, complimentary coffee/tea. Three hours, departing 10:30 am and 1:30 pm from Daly's Wharf, Akaroa late Dec-May. Satisfaction guaranteed! Private charters. Company functions. Weddings...(more)
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Your exciting boat cruise will take you outside Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula beside steep cliffs, archways and sea caves. The area around Akaroa is stunning, come explore it with a knowledgeable, local skipper, onboard our comfortable, classic Kauri launch. Enjoy and photograph spectacular scenery and abundant bird and wild life including the rare Hectors dolphins, fur seals and penguins...(more)
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For both experienced and beginner sailors, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula offers a fantastic array of opportunities to explore new territory and get out onto the water, be it oceans, lakes or rivers.
Learn to sail at a sailing school in New Zealand. Sailing schools offer courses, day trips and cruises for locals and visitors alike wanting to improve their sailing skills. Sailing lessons are available in diverse boating environments around Akaroa and Banks Peninsula, ideal for the experienced or novice sailor alike.
You can also charter motor boats, yachts and sailing boats for hours or days of cruising and sailing, or join organised boat cruises. Take a half-day, full-day or overnight boat tour. The choice is yours!
By boat, you can see areas of Akaroa and Banks Peninsula not accessible or visible from the roads, as well as encounter marine and birdlife such as albatross, penguins, dolphins and seals. There is over 15,000 kilometres of New Zealand coastline for you to explore.
Many tour operators offer visitors the opportunity to combine sailing or cruising with activities such as fishing, diving and snorkelling, swimming with dolphins and seals, whale watching and bird watching.
Cruises or excursions can be as relaxed or as invigorating as you want them to be as many operators offer a range of sailing trips with the oppportunity to sit back as a passenger, become one of the crew or even skipper your own vessel.
Competitive sailing and yacht building in New Zealand are world-class standard and New Zealand's famous sailors include Sir Peter Blake, Russell Coutts, Brad Butterworth and Grant Dalton...(search NZ boats, sailing and charters directory)
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