Passeios por Akaroa

非常特别的体验，有机会与企鹅近距离接触。阿卡罗阿的推荐活动

The tour was amazing! We saw the Akaroa landscape and went kayaking in Flea Bay. We saw blue penguins and many seals in the bay, and finally, a penguin nest up on the cliff.

We booked the tour last minute as we were a bit hesitant that the farm is 1.5 hours away from Christchurch town. But we ended up booking and just decided to take their 11 am tour. Surprisingly, the alpacas don't have any foul smell and look like they are well taken care of. The activity is fun too, you will get to meet and touch the male alpacas first, then they will let you feed the female and newborns.

¡Qué viaje tan divertido! Era un grupo pequeño y agradable con un guía, así que fue muy fácil hacer preguntas y obtener un recorrido personalizado. Condujimos y nos detuvimos 4 o 5 veces para tomar fotos y aprendimos la historia de la zona. Ver a los pingüinos de cerca y aprender sobre los esfuerzos de conservación fue increíble.

Luca was very friendly and passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences about our space. We were lucky to see the aurora on the day of our visit. He patiently answered all our questions, especially since our enthusiastic son had too many questions. Very informative session, highly recommend him.

I had a reservation for a specific time slot, so I presented my mobile voucher at the counter to check in. During the shuttle transfer, a short video was played, giving a welcoming feeling and an exciting sense that a fantasy world was about to unfold! The guide led everyone on a tour of the park. It's crucial to keep up and not wander off or linger, as you need to seize the time to enjoy the scenery or take photos; once you miss something, there's no going back. The guide spoke entirely in English, but it didn't matter if I didn't understand all the explanations; I still had a great time! The guide even helped with photos! The last stop was a restaurant and bar, where everyone could choose one free drink. I opted for the only non-alcoholic option, ginger ale, which was a large, delicious, and filling drink! I really wanted to sit by the warm fireplace for an hour or two, but unfortunately, we only had a few brief minutes (maybe half an hour, or even less, I've forgotten a bit). Besides the free drink, there was also self-serve coffee available. Upon leaving the park, everyone received a souvenir-shaped cup. P.S.: Before entering the park, the guide asked if anyone didn't know why they were there. I really wanted to raise my hand because I hadn't even seen the related movies or books. When planning the itinerary, I even considered skipping this man-made attraction to save some travel expenses, but I'm so glad I came! The natural scenery is beautiful, and the architecture, decorations, and various objects are all exquisitely crafted, as if they were naturally formed! Of course, they are also meticulously maintained! It's definitely worth a visit!

El programa de observación de estrellas fue muy divertido e interesante. El guía fue amable y animado. Tomamos el autobús a un lugar de observación de estrellas, y cuando miramos hacia arriba, el cielo estaba lleno de estrellas. Fue muy hermoso.

Worth the journey to have a look at the glow worms in pitch black darkness. The boat ride is about 45 mins each way. The walk into the cave wasn't that far as highlighted. The guides were excellent and friendly, providing entertaining explanations on the cave and the glow worms.