An intricate network of bays looking out onto turquoise waters, the Banks Peninsula offers stunning vistas for a luxury retreat. Exclusive lodges and holiday homes can be found in every nook and cranny of this piece of paradise, which is less than an hour and a half from Christchurch. But Akaroa is the main hub of the bays, a chic town with a French flair. Plan your luxury getaway to Akaroa and the bays, right here, on New Zealand’s largest travel guide.