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 holiday packages for you and your family, or friends, to enjoy. Spring 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 holiday packages for you and your family, or friends, to enjoy.
Canterbury Trails - Akaroa Day Tour
Get 15% off Akaroa Day tour with Harbour cruise and lunch
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Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours
Family Alpaca Farm Tour
Summer Family Package $95 (2 adults/2 kids)
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Akaroa Dolphins Summer Deals
$200 Family Pass.
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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
Website
Madeira Hotel
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Ma Maison
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Peninsula General Store
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The Electric Kitchen
The Brasserie Kitchen & Bar
Website
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
Website
Glowing Sky
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Hetties
Website
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
Website
Activities & Culture
Akaroa Businesses Open -
Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruises
Website
Akaroa French Connection
Departing Christchurch at 9am and 4pm from Akaroa daily
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Akaroa Golf Club
Website
Akaroa Museum
Website
Akaroa Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run
Website
Akaroa Winery,
Tours and Tastings
03 3048990 or manager@takamatuavalley.co.nz
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BlackCat Harbour Nature Cruise
Website
Canterbury Trails
Boutique personalised tours to Akaroa
Website
Pohatu Penguins Tours & Sea Kayaking
Website
Shamarra Alpacas
Website
Southern Wanderers
Website
The Giants House
Website
Where to Stay
Akaroa Businesses Open
Akaroa Coastal Retreat
Holiday homes and cottage
B&B & Homestays
Website
Akaroa TOP10 Holiday Park
Holiday Park & Camping Ground
Website
Akaroa Village Inn
Motel & Apartments
Website
Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Motel & Apartments
Website
Blythcliffe B N B
B&B & Homestays
Website
Criterion Motel
Motel & Apartments
Website
Duvauchelle Holiday Park:
Holiday Park & Camping Ground
Website
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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