Akaroa guidebook
Sightseeing
Simply amazing! Regardless of your age and interests, you will love this, it is incredible. Would highly recommend, you will find nothing else like it in the world.
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La Casa de los Gigantes
70 Rue BalguerieSimply amazing! Regardless of your age and interests, you will love this, it is incredible. Would highly recommend, you will find nothing else like it in the world.
Our harbour has an abundance of wildlife. Akaroa Dolphins are owned and operated by 7th generation Akaroa locals! Amazing knowledge and hospitality.
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Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdOur harbour has an abundance of wildlife. Akaroa Dolphins are owned and operated by 7th generation Akaroa locals! Amazing knowledge and hospitality.
Francis and Shireen Helps have worked over the last three decades protecting White-flippered Penguins (Eudyptula minor albosignata), Canterbury’s own variant of Australasian Little Penguin, from introduced predators.
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Pohatu penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd
8 Rue BalguerieFrancis and Shireen Helps have worked over the last three decades protecting White-flippered Penguins (Eudyptula minor albosignata), Canterbury’s own variant of Australasian Little Penguin, from introduced predators.
Awesome views and a great place for a picnic. Can walk to and from Akaroa or drive.
Akaroa Heritage Park
280 Long Bay RdAwesome views and a great place for a picnic. Can walk to and from Akaroa or drive.
Food scene
Come and have fun day of learning, eating amazing food and drinking beautiful NZ wine. You will walk away feeling inspired and indulged.
Lou & Ant share their passion for cooking using the best ingredients possible and show you that cooking doesn’t have to be a chore but can be rewarding and a lot of fun. From planning a menu to sourcing the best ingredients, where to shop and how to stock your pantry. Additionally we highlight how easy and economical it can be to grow your own produce and emphasise the importance of eating together. Ultimately we want to bring ‘real’ food back into everyday life.
The Akaroa Cooking School
81 Beach RdCome and have fun day of learning, eating amazing food and drinking beautiful NZ wine. You will walk away feeling inspired and indulged.
Lou & Ant share their passion for cooking using the best ingredients possible and show you that cooking doesn’t have to be a chore but can be rewarding and a lot of fun. From planning a menu to sourcing the best ingredients, where to shop and how to stock your pantry. Additionally we highlight how easy and economical it can be to grow your own produce and emphasise the importance of eating together. Ultimately we want to bring ‘real’ food back into everyday life.
Visit Kate and the team at the General Store for great coffee and wholesome food.
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Peninsula General Store
40E Rue LavaudVisit Kate and the team at the General Store for great coffee and wholesome food.
Great food - Indian / Asian infusion, a local favourite!
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Mandala Restaurant
40F Rue LavaudGreat food - Indian / Asian infusion, a local favourite!
Ma Maison Restaurant
6 Rue BalguerieGreat food, lovely setting.
Simply the best, relaxed setting right on the water front, great food, awesome gin menu.
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Harbar Beachbar & Kitchen
83 Rue JolieSimply the best, relaxed setting right on the water front, great food, awesome gin menu.
Great family style restaurant with heaps of outdoor seating.
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Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdGreat family style restaurant with heaps of outdoor seating.
Misc
Attending a wedding or event at Mt Vernon Lodge, if so we are the perfect place to stay, as we are just down the road!
Mt Vernon Lodge Akaroa
33 Purple Peak RdAttending a wedding or event at Mt Vernon Lodge, if so we are the perfect place to stay, as we are just down the road!
Akaroa out and about
Mr Peacock
8 Rue BalguerieEmma & Mark produce beautiful NZ inspired clothing.
Georgie and the team have a beautiful shop selling wonderful homewares and clothing, as well as making awesome fudge.
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Pot Pourri
60 Rue LavaudGeorgie and the team have a beautiful shop selling wonderful homewares and clothing, as well as making awesome fudge.
On the way to Akaroa, stop off at the LIttle River Cafe for brilliant coffee and food and visit the incredible Art Gallery.
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Little River Cafe & Store
4247 Christchurch Akaroa RdOn the way to Akaroa, stop off at the LIttle River Cafe for brilliant coffee and food and visit the incredible Art Gallery.
Absolutely beautiful walk, with stunning views and a few surprises. Dog friendly.
Children's Bay Rhino Walk
Absolutely beautiful walk, with stunning views and a few surprises. Dog friendly.
Okains Bay
Lovely flat beach, which is a great place for a walk, a picnic or a swim.
Lovely coastal beach. Great place for a walk. Has a small recreational area with play ground.
Le Bons Bay
Lovely coastal beach. Great place for a walk. Has a small recreational area with play ground.