Akaroa is ready to welcome you, your family, and friends in a relaxing, safe environment. This is the perfect time for locals to explore their own backyard and discover some hidden gems. We want you to feel comfortable to visit Akaroa to reconnect with nature, enjoy our local eateries, go shopping and relax in this beautiful seaside setting.
Below is a list of special winter holiday packages for you and your family, or friends, to enjoy. Winter is great time to escape to Akaroa to get close to nature and soak up the tranquillity of this seaside village. You can take advantage of these great offers by either booking direct with the tourism operators or, if indicated, via Akaroa’s i-site.
Escape to Akaroa- Enjoy Nature’s Playground- Play It Safe
Akaroa Special Offers
Special winter holiday packages for you and your family, or friends, to enjoy.
Akaroa Golf Club
Family Package $50
2 person cart package
4 person cart package
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BlackCat Harbour Nature Cruise
KIDS CRUISE FREE
During the July school holidays (4th – 19th July) Kids Cruise free…..
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Canterbury Trails - Akaroa Day Tour
Get 15% off Akaroa Day tour with Harbour cruise and lunch
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Silo Stay
SiloSnuggle up on a Winter's Weeknight for just $175
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Mt Vernon lodge
2 Night stay for 2 people only $199
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Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours
Family Alpaca Farm Tour
Winter Family Package $95 (2 adults/2 kids)
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Akaroa’s Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run
July School Holidays Deal
One child goes free per paying adult
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Pohatu Penguins
School Holidays Kids go Free on our 2 hour Nature Tour
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ES Tours
Get 30% on our Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch for the month of July
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Akaroa Dolphins Winter Deals
$200 Family Pass.
NZ Winter 20% Discount.
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Akaroa Mid-Winter Family Special Deal
Family time in Akaroa
Stay at the Akaroa Waterfront Motels, Book a 2 bedroom unit and receive a free upgrade to a waterfront Family unit or a waterfront 3 bedroom(subject to availability), free wifi, free use of all outdoor games and sport equipment, and a free late check out at 11.30am
Join the multi-award winning Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with your family. Cruise and explore Akaroa Harbour with live commentary from our friendly local skipper. Admire the majestic sceneryand wonderful wildlife as we cruise for two hours in the comfort of our spacious catamaran. We offer a Hector’s dolphin guarantee and will honour a full refund should we have to cancel due toweather. Complimentary tea and coffee are served.
Finally head to Pot Pourri shop and enjoy a free tasting of the delicious homemade fudge, before spending your $25.00 value voucher (only costs $20 already added to your accommodation price)
A great deal at $375 instead of $540, valid Sunday to Thursday only from 1st July until the 31st August 2020 (for 2 adults and 2 children up to 15 years)
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Activities & Culture
Akaroa Businesses Open -
Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruises
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Akaroa French Connection
Departing Christchurch at 9am and 4pm from Akaroa daily
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Akaroa Golf Club
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Akaroa Museum
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Akaroa Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run
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Akaroa Winery,
Tours and Tastings by appointment only
03 3048990 or manager@takamatuavalley.co.nz
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BlackCat Harbour Nature Cruise
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Canterbury Trails
Boutique personalised tours to Akaroa
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Pohatu Penguins Tours & Sea Kayaking
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Shamarra Alpacas
Website
Southern Wanderers
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The Giants House
Website
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Shopping
Akaroa Businesses Open
Akaroa 4-Square
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 6:30pm, Friday and Saturday 8am - 7pm.
Akaroa Butchery & Deli 2011
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Akaroa Pharmacy
Open 9.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri
Closed weekends
Akaroa Salmon - Wainui Wharf sale
Website
Akaroa Woolshed Gallery & Woolworx
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BNZ Bank
Mon- Fri, 10.00am-3.00pm (closed for lunch from 12.30-1.00)
Barrys Bay Cheese
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Blue Pearl Gallery
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Faultline Gallery
Fire & Ice
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Glowing Sky
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Hetties
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Little River Gallery
Website
Mr Peacock
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NPD Akaroa Motor Garage
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Sat 7.30am -6pm, Sun 7.30am - 5pm
Peninsula Trading Post
Website
Pot Pourri & Fudge
Studio Sixty Seven
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Eateries
Akaroa Businesses Open for trading
Booking is recommended for Evening Dinning
Akaroa Fish & Chip Shop
Bully Hayes
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Harbar
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La Thai
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L’Escargot Rouge Deli Café
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Madeira Hotel
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Ma Maison
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Peninsula General Store
Website
Rona’s - Closed for June reopening 4th July
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The Electric Kitchen
The Brasserie Kitchen & Bar
Website
The Trading Rooms
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Where to Stay
Akaroa Businesses Open
Akaroa Coastal Retreat
Holiday homes and cottage
B&B & Homestays
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Akaroa TOP10 Holiday Park
Holiday Park & Camping Ground
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Akaroa Village Inn
Motel & Apartments
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Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Motel & Apartments
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Blythcliffe B N B
B&B & Homestays
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Criterion Motel
Motel & Apartments
Website
Duvauchelle Holiday Park:
Holiday Park & Camping Ground
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French Bay House B n B
B&B & Homestays
Website
La Rochelle
Motel & Apartments
Website
Mt Vernon Lodge
Motel & Apartments
Website
Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
B&B & Homestays
SiloStay
Motel & Apartments
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Tresori Motor Lodge
Motel & Apartments
Website
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