In September 2021, Blue Cradle collaborated with community actors, local artists and key sponsors to create “The Ocean is in our Hands” mural at ‘The Crossing’, corner of Colombo & Lichfield streets, in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Have you seen it? One year on the city of Christchurch is celebrating its one year anniversary, on the eve of […]
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BANKS PENINSULA WALKING FESTIVAL We are just a few weeks away from the start of the Bank Peninsula Walking festival. It kicks off on Saturday, November 6th and runs every weekend for the full month of November. Read on for full details, ticket info and how we support the festival each year. This is […]
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School Holiday Fun! Quail Island Treasure Hunt, Kids Cruise Free in Akaroa and Ripapa Island
It’s all go these school holidays in Christchurch and Akaroa with Black Cat Cruises. The school holidays kick off this Saturday, October 2nd and run until Sunday October 17th in Christchurch and we know just how important it is to find a fun and engaging activity that the whole family can enjoy. Choose from our daring […]
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April School Holiday Fun – Quail Island’s Big Beautiful Bird Trail
School holiday fun is here on Quail Island! If you are looking for a school holiday activity in Christchurch then look no further…. Best of all adults cruise at kids prices throughout the April school holidays ($15 return per person). So what’s it all about? Well, six native New Zealand birds are hiding around Quail […]
SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 4PM – 6PM Join Black Cat Cruises and Melton Estate for a wonderful pre-Christmas wine tasting cruise on on Lyttleton harbour. During the cruise Melton Estate will guide you through a complimentary tasting of five spectacular wines. These will include; Summer Love Sparking 2019 Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Pinot Rose 2020 Pinot Gris […]
Celebrate the special lady in your life this Mother’s Day! Enjoy a 1.5-hour scenic cruise on Lyttelton Harbour aboard our spacious catamaran “Canterbury Cat” and make this Mother’s Day one to remember. Take in the stunning local scenery as you sip on a delicious She Universe hot chocolate and you might even spot a Hector’s […]
With the weather hotting up for the next week ahead we thought we’d share with you our pick of beautiful Banks Peninsula beaches. We think of Banks Peninsula as one of New Zealand’s natural treasures. With it’s abundance of bays and beaches we are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a place to […]
That’s right, a whole list of free awesome things to do in Akaroa! This summer there’s a whole heap of fun to be had on the peninsula. From family fun, scenic escapes or a road trip with your mates, Akaroa can cater to you all. Of course when you visit we recommend an Akaroa Harbour […]
Penguins in Christchurch? Yep, we have penguins in Christchurch peeps. Whilst you are probably aware that we have an abundance of wildlife around Banks Peninsula…did you know White-Flippered Little Blue penguins inhabit Otamahua / Quail Island…. A sub-species of the Little Blue penguin, the White-Flippered Little Blues are only found around Canterbury. How special is that! […]
Have you heard of the Tiaki promise? Well the Tiaki promise is a shared kaupapa (set of values, principles and plans which people have agreed on as a foundation for their actions) founded by New Zealand’s leading Tourism bodies and experts. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment that both New Zealanders and visitors alike should follow. Most […]