Location: Akaroa
Top Things to do in Akaroa
8 Sights & Landmarks in Akaroa That You Shouldn't Miss
The French are known as the world’s most romantic people, so it makes sense that Akaroa—site of New Zealand’s first French settlement—is an ideal spot to set the scene for love. Hold hands with your paramour and stroll along the provincial harbor, where dolphins, penguins, and seals bob and chatter in the sparkling ice-blue water. First-class accommodations, quaint French bakeries and succulent restaurants are the perfect ingredients for a romantic getaway.
Restaurants in Akaroa
1. Akaroa Farm Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 203 reviews
Don’t be misled that you are about to embark on merely a simple farm tour. A visit to this 5th, 6th and now 7th generation family, descendants of the earliest French settlers on Banks Peninsula, is thought provoking and entertaining whilst it educates you on how farming has developed from 1837 to the present day.
2. Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By LibbyG152 - Christchurch, New Zealand
This is a beautiful church. IT is in a stunning location. It has a timeless atmosphere and beautiful furnishings. Definitely worth the walk
3. Orion Powerhouse Gallery
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By zhuhai2007 - Christchurch, New Zealand
For such a small town, Akaroa has a wealth of attractions and the Powerhouse Gallery is one. Hidden down a side street it is run by volunteers & open nearly every day with ever changing exhibitions. The current Yin & Yang exhibition contrasts very different works by local artists.
4. Coronation Library
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
5. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Luvinspoonful - Rotorua, New Zealand
Very attractive and gentle garden with thoughtful inscriptions memorialising those that gave up their lives. A very quiet and introspective example of a countries gratitude
6. Saint Peter's Anglican Church
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4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By DianeW80 - Melbourne, Australia
Well worth going in! Deceptive from the outside as it looks fresh bright and almost modern, but step inside to yesteryear. Beautiful ceiling and timberwork everywhere. Lovely stained glass beautifully crafted.
7. Akaroa Lighthouse
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4.0 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By 965bridgetp - Pahiatua, New Zealand
The lighthouse is well within walking distance of the town. The views from the lighthouse are stunning and are well worth the short walk.
8. Britomart Monument
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 926grahamb - Raunds, United Kingdom
The Britomart Monument or obelisk is to be found well out of the village, right around the headland. It can't be seen from any low point in the village. The top of the very tall flag pole beside it helps in location terms. From Top Ten Holiday Park it is a good 30/40 minute walk. Worth it just to view Victorian values at their most greedy and exquisitive.
