Black Cat Cruises

Main Wharf, Akaroa

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Need to know

Black Cat has been cruising the waters of Banks Peninsula for more than 26 years and is a must see family Akaroa activity.

We know all there is to know about Akaroa Harbour and the diversity of marine wildlife, birdlife and its volcanic origins.

You can swim with hector’s dolphins, the world’s smallest and rarest, or join us on the Akaroa Harbour nature cruise.

Our dolphin swim has just been listed as the top dolphin encounter in the world by lonely planet and our harbour cruise was voted the number 1 wildlife experience in New Zealand by the AA!

Black Cat Cruises helps create some of the most memorable experiences to be had on the water anywhere on New Zealand’s Canterbury coastline

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LITTLE Q & As

My kid can’t stop saying “I WANT IT”!

Sometimes our children can sound like a broken record wanting and, needing everything in sight! It is times like this when can find ourselves going a bit crazy wanting to run from all the demands. One major tip to help avoid this, is teaching your child the difference between ‘want and need’. By explaining to your child there is a big difference between “I need a drink” or “I want a toy”, you will help your child understand when it’s the right time to ask for something and, hopefully will diminish the list of requirements for you!

Is your kid nose-picker?

Deal with any allergies and dehydration issues first as these can make picking seem necessary. Teach your child to use a handkerchief or tissue, as the main problem is the spreading of germs from fingers straight to the nasal cavity.

My child can’t stop saying rude words! What do I do?

As parents we all will experience our children saying rude words, whether it is as small as be saying ‘poo’, or screaming a swear word in the middle of a supermarket. No matter the circumstance, it is our job as parents to teach the child what is acceptable language to use. When your child uses these inappropriate words you can…

1. Firmly explain this is a bad word and “we don’t use that word in this house”.

2. Set a rule that if this word is used again, there will be a punishment.

3. Ask if they understand this discussion you two have just had.

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