New Zealand · 4 days · 350 km · Loop
Banks Peninsula + Akaroa — French getaway near Christchurch
Eroded volcano south of Christchurch with coves, mini fjords and a French village (Akaroa) founded in 1840. Hector's dolphins in the harbour, 360° Summit Road, merino sheep, artisan cheese and fishing bays. Ideal end-of-trip wind-down.
Highlights
- Akaroa Harbour cruise (Hector's dolphins)
- Summit Road drive
- Le Bons Bay
- Pigeon Bay walkway
- Onuku Marae
- Barrys Bay Cheese
- Lyttelton harbour
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Christchurch → Akaroa (Summit Road)
Christchurch → Akaroa · 90 km
Overnight: Akaroa Top 10
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Day 2
Akaroa harbour cruise + Onuku
Akaroa · 30 km
Overnight: Akaroa Top 10
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Day 3
Le Bons Bay + Pigeon Bay
Akaroa → Pigeon Bay · 80 km
Overnight: Pigeon Bay Reserve
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Day 4
Pigeon Bay → Lyttelton → Christchurch
Pigeon Bay → Christchurch · 90 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.
premium
maui
The flagship premium motorhome brand in Oceania
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adventure
Britz
Elevated adventure: 4WD, off-road and rooftop-tent campervans
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flagship
Apollo
The widest range: 7 categories and 2 to 6 berths
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value
Mighty
Honest road tripping: what you need, none of what you don't
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