We stop for a short visit and photo opportunity at the Sign of the Bellbird, one of the original four stone rest houses in the Port Hills. A 15-minute drive along Summit Road brings us to the next location.

Gebbies Pass links Lyttelton Harbour to Banks Peninsula and Akaroa Harbour. Stopping at the top of the 161-meter-high pass affords a stunning view over the rugged farmland, with Lyttelton Harbour in the background. A 15-minute drive brings us to our next location.

Morning tea is served before exploring the beautiful native bush and admiring the massive Mati (New Zealand White Pine) Trees. An easy 10-minute loop track is an option for those who would like to stretch their legs. A 20-minute drive brings us to Little River.

A tiny township nestled between steep hillside farmland and native bush. The food, art, and ice cream that are sold here are favourites with Christchurch locals visiting Akaroa. You will have some free time here to admire the local artworks, sample the ice cream or check out the historic railway station. A 30-minute drive over a steep hill brings us into Akaroa Harbour.

Once in Akaroa, you can visit The Giant’s House, a mesmerising mosaic sculpture garden, take time to savour a café lunch and explore the shops, all while soaking in the beauty of this idyllic harbour town.

ليتلتون هي إحدى أقدم البلدات في نيوزيلندا، ونقطة انطلاق بعثات شاكتون الشهيرة إلى القارة القطبية الجنوبية. تضم أكبر ميناء وأكثرها ازدحامًا في الجزيرة الجنوبية، بينما تحافظ البلدة على طابعها المحلي الأصيل. في أيام السبت، يحتضن الشارع الرئيسي سوقًا محليًا نابضًا بالحياة. وبناءً على موعد انطلاق قاربك، قد يتوفر لديك وقت لشراء تذكار، أو زيارة مقهى محلي، أو البحث عن مكان هادئ للاستمتاع بإطلالة الميناء.