The historic French Village of Akaroa is 90 minutes drive from Christchurch. Here you can cruise around an extinct volcanic crater and experience majestic scenery and stunning wildlife on daily harbour cruises. You'll see the rare, native dolphin - the Hector's Dolphin as well as penguins and other sea birds and hear about Akaroa's fascinating past. The renowned vessel, Canterbury Cat, departs daily.

The ultimate marine adventure swimming with wild dolphins in the beautiful, sheltered setting of Akaroa Harbour providing a close encounter with the world's smallest dolphin, the Hector's Dolphin.