A panorama taken from a wooden jetty in Akaroa. The panorama shows some of the harbour and a view across the bay with numerous boats and yachts moored offshore. The wind was still, and the clouds reflected beautifully on the still waters in the image. This picture was taken at low tide, the jetty here is quite long meaning that small boats can still safely moor here.

Akaroa Jetty - Banks Peninsula visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Akaroa Jetty' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Canterbury.

A picture of the harbour and bay at Akaroa, the most popular destination on the Banks Peninsula , a dramatic and beautiful part of the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Whale watching is just one of the activities available at Akaroa, and a regular whale watching tour leaves from this jetty. This picture shows part of the setting that helps make Akaroa such a popular destination. The town is set deep in a sheltered inlet on the southern side of the Banks Peninsula, and surrounded by steep hills, the remains of a long extinct, and well weathered volcano.

Akaroa is about 80km from Christchurch. The H75 runs from Christchurch along the Banks Peninsula to Akaroa. The journey takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.