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Family Activities in Canterbury

Pohatu Penguins

Tour Australasia’s largest little penguin colony, on Mainland New Zealand and discover the wild side of Banks Peninsula (Akaroa), Pōhatu Marine Reserve and encounter its unique wildlife.

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Black Cat Cruises

Join Black Cat Cruises to discover Akaroa’s wildlife from the water, swim with Hector’s dolphins and learn about conservation efforts on an intimate once in a lifetime wildlife experience.

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Albatross Encounter

A short boat ride and you’re in an entirely new world, where you’ll discover a large variety of pelagic birds including albatross, shearwaters, petrels, penguins, gannets, skuas, terns and more.

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