Akaroa Lighthouse
On the 4th of October in 1980 one of our most iconic landmarks in Akaroa, the Akaroa Lighthouse, completed its move from the Akaroa Heads to its present location in the township.
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On the 4th of October in 1980 one of our most iconic landmarks in Akaroa, the Akaroa Lighthouse, completed its move from the Akaroa Heads to its present location in the township.
Akaroa Dolphins were founded in 2004 by Hugh and Pip Waghorn. With daughter Julia and son George joining the family business in 2015. The team today consists of 12 dolphin and boating enthusiasts, as well as four dolphin-spotting dogs, who cannot wait to meet you and show you the beauty of Akaroa harbour!
Between September 2019 to March 2020 we offered guests the opportunity to be part of the Port Hills Revegetation Project - Te Kākahu Kahukura restoration project which also helped mitigate the carbon emissions produced by our experience. A total of $1,680 was raised and went directly towards planting and managing the native podocarp trees.
Last week we saw this inspiring colouring competition so we have decided to do something similar for our followers/fans. The rules are simple, get colouring, post a picture of your child's or your own finished piece on either your Instagram grid or Facebook wall with the hashtag #AkaroaDolphins and tag @AkaroaDolphins to be in to win a FAMILY PASS on our cruise.
During the September 2010 Christchurch Earthquake, our hospital in Akaroa was damaged and had to be demolished. Akaroa Dolphins decided to donate a sum of $30,000 which went directly towards the rebuild. Thank you to all our customers for making this possible and indirectly helping us achieve this valuable contribution towards our community.
If you’re thinking ‘What to do in Akaroa’ and you only have one day, whether you are coming from Christchurch or a cruise ship this article has been designed for you! One of our biggest tips is to book everything in ADVANCE – just so you don’t miss out!
