news and viewsSooty Shearwater Conservation ProjectThe incredible predator proof fence around the sooty shearwater breeding colony near Stony Bay was officially opened by being finally closed in early March. The fence has intrigued walkers during its construction process and is a great feat of engineering, enclosing about half a hectare of land on the very edge of the high cliffs. It replaces the fence erected 10 years before by Mark Armstrong which had secured the future of this breeding colony - the only known one on the mainland - but which had twice been breached by stoats with devastating results. The new fence was funded by grants from the Joseph Langer Trust with additional sponsorship from Christchurch City Council, Environment Canterbury, and the Lotteries Board. Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust managed the project applications with help from Anita of DOC.
Mark and Sonia Armstrong climbing through the door before it is closed at the opening ceremony
'Coasters' TV showAn episode of the forthcoming TV series 'Coasters' on TV One features the bays of Banks Peninsula. Filming took place at Flea Bay, Stony Bay and Otanerito in late February. The series is narrated by well known chef Al Brown, seen here (left) with Fiona Farrell at Otanerito and (right) leaving with the film crew for Le Bons Bay on Gary Brittenden's boat. The programme is directed and produced by Peter Young (centre) of Fisheye films. Al Brown is co-owner of Logan Brown Restaurant in Wellington, winner of Cuisine magazine's 2009 Restaurant of the Year Award.
New Extended Standby TimeOur Standby Price for walkers booking just before walking has been extended from the previous 36 hours to 5 days. This should allow walkers to travel from anywhere in the country to Akaroa and still take up this option should availability allow. Christchurch/Airport Pick Up
Pack Cartage update.
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