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Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run

Akaroa, Akaroa, New Zealand
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Ranked #8 of 17 tours in Akaroa
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Taree NSW Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We have now done this trip twice, second time with two friends. An excellent day out (and the postman's wife makes great muffins and chutney to accompany the cheese and biscuits for morning tea.) Despite the fact that Le Bons Bay may not be the greatest beach in the world (don't tell Robin), this is a Banks Peninsula experience you... More

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Truro, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Why stress yourself out on the peninsula's winding roads when Robin can do the driving and you can sit back and enjoy the fantastic scenery, interesting commentary and great morning tea. We've done this trip twice and found it just as enjoyable the second time. Thank you Robin

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Katy, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
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We had a great excursion with Robyn on his mail run. The views and scenery along the route were magnificent! Robyn was extremely knowledgeable and informative. We met several people along the route and enjoyed muffins and tea at one of the stops. Ther were several opprtunities for photos and the van was very comfortable. We had several excursions through... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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Akaroa is breathtaking! Our cruise was to port in Christchurch but with the damage they have had from the earthquakes we went to Akaora instead. We went on the Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run and had a great time. We booked it a few months before we left home through Akaroa's visitor center at www.akaroa.com. There were 6 other travelers... More

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Goulburn, Australia
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
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We were fortunate to travel together on our tour with 2 young ladies who were back packing. This tour usually has 8 people, we were fortunate to have a smaller group 4 of us plus the Postie. Rob gave us a wonderful guided tour of this lovely part of the world in Akaroa, New Zealand.. We prefer to go where... More

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San Ramon, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2011
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Akaroa must be one of the most beautiful places in the world and this trip shows the penisular at its best. You join the postie on his/her daily post run and visit bays and mountain tops that you probably would not otherwise visit. The postie also gives a running commentary on what you are seeing and local stories. Make sure... More

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Temuka
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011
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Although it was a damp sort of a day this experience is with me for life. Robin, who must be the friendliest mailman in the world gave us a day that is absolutely unique and a real must should one visit Akaroa. Driving from hill top to sea level the views and sights along the way are something that will... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2010
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This trip leaves from the Post Office in Akaroa and takes you over 120 km route delivering mail to the houses in the Eastern Bays, including Pigeon Bay, Little Akaloa, Okains Bay and Le Bons. You can concentrate on the spectacular scenery while Robin, the postman, negotiates the bends in the road. He is also a mine of interesting information... More

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