French Connection

Not far from Christchurch (NZ South Island’s largest city) lies Banks Peninsula, an atmospheric piece of land that juts out into the Pacific Ocean and faces the Antarctic continent. The peninsula is of volcanic origin and is about 1,150 square kilometers in area. Due to its proximity to Christchurch, it is today a well-known daytrip destination for travelers – both locals and foreigners alike. The peninsula is home to a French-inspired colonial town called Akaroa which sits at the heart of the tourist scene in the area. Our first stop was at Little River, a town approximately in between Christchurch and Akaroa. It was a fairly small tourist town, with the usual array of cafes and art galleries. There’s also an old railway station which is unused. We made a short stop there just to look around, but frankly there wasn’t much to see. #summervacation