Akaroa, New Zealand

On our last day of the conference, a few of the couples took an extra day to see beautiful Akaroa.  The drive is about an hour and a half west of Christchurch.  The first picture is a view of Akaroa Harbour on our way in.

Neider's, Turner's, Brazzeal's, President Kezerian

Akaroa Harbour is one of two underwater volcanic craters which make up the Banks Peninsula.  It has amazing rock formations and a carved coastline.  We were told the French arrived at Akaroa in 1840 only to find the British had already arrived and claimed sovereignty.  However, the atmosphere is definitely French.

Closer view of the Harbour

Fresh Lemons always at our fingertips!

Cobb & Teresa  6-1-12

Love this picture

Sister Turner, Sister Chelius, President Kezerian, Sister Neider getting ready for cruise

Elder Turner decided to hang with the Captain

Our boat named Into The Blue

The captain was great!  He gave commentary on history, geology, Maori traditions and was really a fun guide.

Historic Lighthouse

Opening to the Pacific where we went to see the Hector dolphins

Beautiful, huge white sea bird

These two shots are pictures of Elephant's Head and resemble an elephant with the trunk in the water, face and the ears pinned back

Cathedral Caves & Penguin Cave entries

The world's rarest and smallest dolphins, the friendly Hector dolphins

Scenery Nook coming back in from the ocean

Fur Seals sunning themselves along the rocks

More seals

President Kezerian and Elder Turner

New Zealand Flag

1st Mate

Breathtaking trip!