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Akaroa and the Bays, (South Island) New Zealand

French and English history, spectacular surroundings… 75 km south of Christchurch. All photos are COPYRIGHT and PROPERTY of Rafal K. Komierowski.

French history and heritage is celebrated each year at the Akaroa ....however nobody speak French in Akaroa...

This lighthouse was built at the Akaroa Heads in 1878 then moved to Akaroa township in 1980.

Akaroa is one of New Zealand s most stunning harbours

Akaroa is one of New Zealand s most stunning harbours

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa is one of New Zealand s most stunning harbours

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa has a unique place in New Zealand s history as the only French settlement in the country

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa has a unique place in New Zealand s history as the only French settlement in the country

Akaroa, New Zealand

Remains of the original cooking facilities used by fishermen...Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa has a unique place in New Zealand s history as the only French settlement in the country

Akaroa is blessed with a wealth of walks around the harbour and in the surrounding hills and bays

View of Akaroa and the greater Banks Peninsula, New Zealand

Akaroa is blessed with a wealth of walks around the harbour and in the surrounding hills and bays

Local highway between Akaroa and Christchurch, New Zealand

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

.....on the way to Akaroa....

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

...we continue exploring ... spectacular, dramatic and dreamlike landscapes surrounding Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula coastline...

.....last view of Akaroa before going back to MS Oosterdam....