In charming, French Akaroa
January 21st, 2010
Jackie & Dean
We took the shuttle bus from Christchurch to Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, which was formed following three volcanic eruptions. James Cook discovered the peninsula in 1770, thinking it was an island, and named it after his on-board botanist, Sir Joseph Banks. The name Akaroa means “Long Harbour” in Maori and it is the site Read More »
