Akaroa or Hectors dolphins Within 20 minutes you can explore a township with a strong French influence with restaurants cafes, art galleries and craftshops. Take a harbour cruise, swim with the rare hectors dolphins, play golf, horse ride . Sample local wines or watch traditional cheeses be made   >>more information   Coastal Walks Many walks to take from 30 minutes to a day trip with picnic lunch . Seals, Birdlife and sometimes dolphins can be observed on the coastal walks   >>more information   Kayaking Kayaks are available at Kawatea or the beach for use in the surf or on the estuary   >>more information   Okains Bay has a beautiful sandy beach ideal for swimming Beautiful sandy beach ideal for swimming   >>more information   Seals See the seals at Okains bay   >>more information     Okains Bay | Banks Peninsula, 8161 | New Zealand | Phone/Fax +64 3 304 8621