Local Connections: Akaroa, Giants House & Canterbury Farm

4.5 hours | Akaroa | A K 1 - 2 0 0
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Points of Interest

  • Akaroa & Surrounds
Includes snack, Moderate activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will visit:
Manderley Farm
Nestled in Canterbury, Manderley Farm is a historic homestead on the shores of Lake Forsyth. Built on a 750-acre working sheep farm, it is renowned for both its fine merino sheep and its champion sheepdogs. Meet the owners and hear their experiences of farming the hills over the last 30 years. An entertaining sheepdog exhibition shows the important role dogs play in the operation of a successful sheep farm, and you'll marvel at the collie dogs' ability to herd sheep and respond to whistle commands. You'll also watch a fascinating sheep-shearing demonstration, delight in a stroll in the garden, then step inside the traditional farmhouse for morning tea.

The Giant's House Artists Garden
The famous Giant's House is a garden, gallery and homestead full of surprises. Built in 1880 of native totara and kauri timbers, it boasts a grand entrance hall and an imported mahogany staircase from France. Step outside to the mosaic and sculpture garden created around the home of the first bank manager in Akaroa. Enjoy a wealth of unique garden artworks, including mosaic steps, an extraordinary sculptural wall mosaic, welded steel sculptures and other creations. The striking gardens of roses, vegetables, citrus, and other flowers is a perfect retreat.

What you will see along the way:
Journey through the lush Akaroa countryside into Canterbury with its picturesque bays, panoramic views of rolling hills, and sheep grazing in the green fields.

Photo Opportunity:
This tour offers an abundance of varied photo opportunities, so bring your camera. From the lawn of Hilltop pub, with its views atop the rim of the caldera that formed Akaroa Harbour, to the delightful antics of the sheepherding dogs and the colorful garden and artwork surrounding the Giant's House, you'll return with wonderful pictures for your vacation album.

Special Notes:

There are a number of steps in the garden at the Giant's House.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Travel from ship to Manderley for farm show and morning tea

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Travel time:
00:45
Time at site:
01:15

Visit a Scenic Lookout

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Travel time:
01:30
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Arrive and explore The Giants House and gardens

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Time at site:
00:55

Reboard your motorcoach and return to wharf

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Travel time:
00:05