Unwind and refuel after a day of adventure or rejuvenation at one of Akaroa’s array of bespoke eateries. Local produce impacts every aspect of your plate and every interaction with your palette.
Good food and wine are abundant to the area and yours to enjoy whether you’re immersing yourself at the Akaroa Cooking School, eating fish and chips on the wharf, wine tasting at a vineyard or sitting in a secret garden.
What's on
Akaroa Wildlife Pass!
Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021
The cutest animals are waiting around Akaroa harbour - the soft and friendly Alpaca at Shamarra, the playful Hector’s Dolphins with Black Cat Cruises and the White-flippered penguin, a unique variant of the Little penguins...
Labour Weekend Special: Wine and Penguins
Thursday, 30 Sep 2021
The perfect Akaroa Labour weekend combo deal!
Start with Banks Peninsula wine tour and a discovery of the area award-winning local produces. Cheese, smoked salmon, wine, olive oil, and more.
1.30pm to 4pm.
Then join Pohatu penguins on their Evening tour to discover the...
Start with Banks Peninsula wine tour and a discovery of the area award-winning local produces. Cheese, smoked salmon, wine, olive oil, and more.
1.30pm to 4pm.
Then join Pohatu penguins on their Evening tour to discover the...
Wildside Discovery Tour Family Pass
Thursday, 30 Sep 2021
$196 Family pass (2ad & up to 2ch) Save an extra $84 from our normal family price.
*Offer valid until February 2022
About
Come with us on a 4WD safari to the spectacular, award-winning Wild Side Conservation area! Learn...
*Offer valid until February 2022
About
Come with us on a 4WD safari to the spectacular, award-winning Wild Side Conservation area! Learn...
The Orion Powerhouse Gallery Presents Indigo Artists
Saturday, 16 Oct 2021
Kick starting the summer art season at the Orion Powerhouse Gallery is “Indigo” a group comprising 8 artists from Central Otago . PLUS local guest artist Lynn Kelly a jeweller who works at the tannery...
Tūrangawaewae A Place to Stand Akaroa History and Nature Tour
Monday, 18 Oct 2021
Best Summer Ever! Through to end Feb 2022
Reconnect to Akaroa in a completely new way with this new deal!
https://theseventhgeneration.org/akaroa-history-maori-culture-nature-tours/
3 hours | Adult: NZ$120, Child: NZ$100
COVID SAFE Under Alert Level 2
10% OFF...
Reconnect to Akaroa in a completely new way with this new deal!
https://theseventhgeneration.org/akaroa-history-maori-culture-nature-tours/
3 hours | Adult: NZ$120, Child: NZ$100
COVID SAFE Under Alert Level 2
10% OFF...
Seamaster Exhibition
Tuesday, 19 Oct 2021
Seamaster
A national geographic fantasy. The eastern watch station of a parallel colonial fiction.
An installation of sculpture in a paddock and a shed on a hill with a view of the ocean.
181 Seftons Road, Okains...
A national geographic fantasy. The eastern watch station of a parallel colonial fiction.
An installation of sculpture in a paddock and a shed on a hill with a view of the ocean.
181 Seftons Road, Okains...
The Banks Peninsula Walking Festival
Saturday, 6 Nov 2021
The Banks Peninsula Walking Festival will be running every Saturday and Sunday from 6th-28th November.
This year’s programme is expected to be as popular as ever with a great variety of walks to enjoy on Banks...
This year’s programme is expected to be as popular as ever with a great variety of walks to enjoy on Banks...
Aoraki Dragon Boat Akaroa 10s Race
Sunday, 12 Dec 2021
Akaroa 10's Aoraki Dragon Boating Race is back!
Sunday 12th December
Children's Bay
Come down, support the teams and enjoy the day!
Sunday 12th December
Children's Bay
Come down, support the teams and enjoy the day!
Generation Homes La Grande Swim
Saturday, 26 Feb 2022
Generation Homes La Grande Swim – 26 February 2022
Bonjour Akaroa! We’re back again in this picturesque seaside village, with an incredible line-up of swims to choose from, starting in the morning this time around to...
Bonjour Akaroa! We’re back again in this picturesque seaside village, with an incredible line-up of swims to choose from, starting in the morning this time around to...
Akaroa French Festival
Friday, 29 Apr 2022
Escape to picturesque Akaroa and immerse yourself in French culture, entertainment and romance as we celebrate Banks Peninsula's unique history at the biennial Akaroa French Festival. 29th April 2022 through to 1st May 2022. www.akaroafrenchfest.co.nz