Ausblick hinunter auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff verankert auf dem Appraoch in die kleine Stadt am Ufer von Akaroa Halbinsel in der Nähe von Christchurch, Neuseeland.
4288 x 2848 px | 36,3 x 24,1 cm | 14,3 x 9,5 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
16. Februar 2018
Ort:
Akaroa Banks Peninsula South Island New Zealand
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View down to a cruise ship anchored on the appraoch to the small town Akaroa on the Bankds Peninsula near Christchurch New Zealand. Cruise shope used to call in at Lyttleton but since the earthquake of 2011 that has not been possible. Now they call at Akaroa. There is no suitable harbour so visitors come ashore by small boat. Many transfer to coaches to visit other places but many stay in the small town of Akaroa. This totally changes the dynamics leading to overcrowding and makes this otherwise pleasant, peaceful small tourist town a crowded nightmare. Lyttleton harbour has been repaired but it is doubtful that the cruise ships will return as Akaroa is a favourite with their clientele. The French settled in Akaroa but in 1849 they sold their land and Britis settlers arrived. Today Akaraoa has revived its French connection to make it different for visitors.