Title: Banks Peninsula in Pigeon Bay | Expedia.co.uk [Banks Peninsula Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Banks-Peninsula-Hotels.0-l553248621532610538-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Pigeon Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Pigeon-Bay.d553248626988853925.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Banks Peninsula Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Banks-Peninsula.d553248621532610538.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pigeon Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Bay.d553248626988853925.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Banks Peninsula ![The Summit Road around the Banks Peninsula is so scenic and the views are spectacular, even if the roads are a bit gnarly and not for the faint of heart](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610538/1f3412da-4aed-492e-939a-5f7f81d22c02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Summit Road around the Banks Peninsula is so scenic and the views are spectacular, even if the roads are a bit gnarly and not for the faint of heart](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610538/1f3412da-4aed-492e-939a-5f7f81d22c02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Road tripping along the harbors of the Banks Peninsula are a must do!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610538/3a1ed959-05fc-46ae-aa57-261cfb315358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The drive from Christchurch to Akaroa is stunning, even if the weather isn't that great.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610538/46a6ca52-072c-490b-b5cc-ade037e8b213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A short drive from Akaroa the sun came through the clouds. The beautiful banks peninsula](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610538/92b7ec7f-29fd-4a3d-a0d1-681633c31fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Banks Peninsula Activities [Pigeon Bay travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Bay.dx553248626988853925) --- --- ### Tours & day trips [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45932567/985c6aea-9faf-4674-abb6-d91973399eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise 2h 9.8/10 79 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-dolphin-nature-cruise.a45932567.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4555900/0043b107-023b-4c96-9335-19b1de47d5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour 2h+ 10/10 61 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-pohatu-penguins-scenic-nature-2-hour-or-4-hour-tour.a4555900.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50479801/cc68f2b1-a92b-4d82-aa7a-425549fba006.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Day Tour 9h Free cancellation available £159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-day-tour.a50479801.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa: 4x4 Safari and Guided Sea-Kayaking Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4769045/01d1cb23-80f6-429f-994a-ad5db7851a79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa: 4x4 Safari and Guided Sea-Kayaking Experience 4h 30m 9.8/10 46 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-4x4-safari-and-guided-sea-kayaking-experience.a4769045.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa: Pohatu Little Penguins 3-Hour Evening Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4536375/d97da824-943f-4c5e-bbd4-3789003ca3ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa: Pohatu Little Penguins 3-Hour Evening Experience 3h 9.4/10 33 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-pohatu-little-penguins-3-hour-evening-experience.a4536375.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47604695/9beec3a5-ae9d-48fc-95d5-32b5f33b0b08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch 6h Free cancellation available £115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-day-tour-from-christchurch.a47604695.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2175395/7db4e343-7162-49a1-a932-a0a6154b9e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve 3h 9.4/10 30 Viator reviews £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shore-excursion-guided-sea-kayaking-through-akaroa-marine-reserve.a2175395.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47062129/624dc736-7ab1-4694-8524-6d049b2679a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos 1h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akaroa-stargazing-experience.a47062129.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50726591/57e135dd-7761-404e-8481-c8d58650c316.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour 10h Free cancellation available £185 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-and-akaroa-dolphins-day-tour.a50726591.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2263629/9fa5ee2e-3a6a-42c6-a25a-f7f04b7ab33a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa 3h 10/10 1 Viator review £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lava-loop-guided-electric-mountain-bike-tour-in-akaroa.a2263629.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4555900/0043b107-023b-4c96-9335-19b1de47d5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour 2h+ 10/10 61 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-pohatu-penguins-scenic-nature-2-hour-or-4-hour-tour.a4555900.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47062129/624dc736-7ab1-4694-8524-6d049b2679a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos 1h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akaroa-stargazing-experience.a47062129.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa Nature and History Tour - The 7th Generation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50009388/5a4f1ca4-45a0-43c4-b31e-e0856f407e86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Nature and History Tour - The 7th Generation 3h Free cancellation available £486 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-nature-and-history-tour-private-tour.a50009388.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Christchurch to Akaroa by Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396794/600378e5-965e-4514-969b-e9259fd6f38d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch to Akaroa by Helicopter 3h Free cancellation available £362 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/helicopter-middle-rock-high-station-farm-tour-lunch.a1396794.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![From Akaroa Lighthouse: Sungazing Tour with Two Telescopes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47233219/b1314003-9fc4-4036-9ae5-183cdd88a8cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Akaroa Lighthouse: Sungazing Tour with Two Telescopes 30m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akaroa-lighthouse-solar-explorer.a47233219.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Discover Akaroa: Self Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/741015/5ca6fdc0-1e49-48b1-a71e-520918a7d3b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Akaroa: Self Guided Audio Tour 3h 7.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-self-guided-audio-tour.a741015.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50726591/57e135dd-7761-404e-8481-c8d58650c316.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour 10h Free cancellation available £185 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-and-akaroa-dolphins-day-tour.a50726591.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa Nature and History Tour - The 7th Generation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50009388/5a4f1ca4-45a0-43c4-b31e-e0856f407e86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Nature and History Tour - The 7th Generation 3h Free cancellation available £486 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-nature-and-history-tour-private-tour.a50009388.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Christchurch Helicopter Picnic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4168338/b4c40dcb-c1ba-48a3-b8f9-f16de6c4e49e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch Helicopter Picnic 1h Free cancellation available £297 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/love-in-the-air-christchurch-helicopter-flight-with-port-hills-landing.a4168338.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2263629/9fa5ee2e-3a6a-42c6-a25a-f7f04b7ab33a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa 3h 10/10 1 Viator review £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lava-loop-guided-electric-mountain-bike-tour-in-akaroa.a2263629.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Akaroa Explorer- Guided Electric Bike Tour in Akaroa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2339321/9169ebb2-d1de-4ffd-80af-193e586f3feb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Explorer- Guided Electric Bike Tour in Akaroa 2h 10/10 1 Viator review £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-explorer-guided-electric-bike-tour-in-akaroa.a2339321.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ![Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2175390/d35d17ba-8234-4d48-9614-08f5db58130b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa 5h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews £137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-electric-mountain-bike-sea-kayak-tour-in-akaroa.a2175390.activity-details?&rid=553248621532610538&location=Banks+Peninsula&swp=off) ### Popular places to visit ![Akaroa Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112956/272b7647-a7cc-409b-b82f-97d1da6effc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akaroa Museum 5/5(1 review) Delve into the past in this fascinating little local museum with its three heritage buildings on the South Island’s Banks Peninsula. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Museum-Akaroa.d6112956.Attraction) ![Akaroa Wharf which includes a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/719903df-7b54-4711-930e-1133b44d6f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akaroa Wharf 4.5/5(25 reviews) At this pretty quayside join wildlife-spotting excursions around the Banks Peninsula and enjoy waterfront walks while admiring magnificent scenery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Wharf-Akaroa.d6112958.Attraction) ![Akaroa which includes a bay or harbour, a lighthouse and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966938/61dac891-1d6c-4ef7-81b5-8e1d3fe7aff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akaroa Lighthouse 4.5/5(3 reviews) For a glimpse of the history of the Banks Peninsula and an hour or two in nature, walk or ride to this historic wooden lighthouse and take in the scenic harbor views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Lighthouse-Akaroa.d553248621526966938.Attraction) ![Akoroa NZ is an awesome place to visit, lots of hidden bays to hang out and relax in. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996998204/4ad9c733-688f-47b5-bda1-7f70672af49a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Le Bons Bay Beach 5/5(2 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Le Bons Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Le Bons Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Le-Bons-Bay-Beach-Le-Bons-Bay.d6112964.Attraction) #### Akaroa Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Duvauchelle at Akaroa Golf Club. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Golf-Club-Duvauchelle.d890195512448712704.Attraction) #### Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Little River. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area. 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