4 WD Scenic Nature Tour

This is a scenic 4 WD adventure over one of the highest passes on Banks Peninsula incl. photostops. It enables you to experience the spectacular and dramatic scenery from crater rim of ancient Akaroa Volcano to volcanic coastal cliffs and Akaroa Lighthouse. Enjoy the beautiful view over Akaroa Harbour and the endless Pacific Ocean! Conservation projects for protection of penguins, lizards and insects can be seen as well as the beautiful red beech forest of Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve with five species of treeferns.

$90 per person
$50 child under 12 years

Group concessions can be negotiated for schools, students and conservation groups

Accommodation

Experience a night right in the middle of the largest Australasian Little Penguin colony on mainland New Zealand! Our cosy Kiwi batch or authentic colonial Cottage are available to enable you to spend more time at Pohatu/ Flea Bay and free time to relax and explore Pohatu´s many secret places. The accommodation is located within easy walking distance of our beautiful safe sandy beach.

$60 to book the whole units

Pohatu Package

This package enables you to enjoy all activities Pohatu has to offer and free time to explore or relax. Visit the wildside of Banks Peninsula and spend a night at Pohatu/Flea Bay.

Package includes:

• Scenic 4WD adventure over one of the highest passes on Banks Peninsula incl. photostops
• Visit spectacular and dramatic scenery from crater rim to volcanic coastal cliffs and Akaroa lighthouse
• Experience our conservation projects to protect penguins, lizards and insects
• Walk through the beautiful beech forest of Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve
• One nights stay in our cosy accomodation within meters of our beautiful safe beach or in a romantic cottage in a secluded setting.
• Enjoy our great Sea Kayaking experience along the dramatic coastline of Pohatu Marine Reserve with endemic wildlife viewing opportunities (note: weather conditions permitting) $10 small additional charge.
• Guided evening penguin tour to view White-flippered Penguins (in season)