Three days of freedom? Yes please! Make the most of Labour Weekend with a visit to Akaroa – where good food, friendly faces, and unforgettable views are all part of the package.
In addition to all your usual favourites – dolphin watching, wildlife cruises, alpaca cuddles, penguin spotting, kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking – we’re thrilled to see some of our much-loved local spots reopening! Fishermans Bay Gardens, French Farm Estate, and Caldera Estate are all welcoming visitors again.
All our fantastic food and beverage providers are open and ready to tempt you with treats. For the young and young at heart, make sure you stop by The Little Sweet Shop, guaranteed to satisfy any sweet cravings.
Remember to visit our website at www.akaroa.com! We’re constantly updating it with fresh content, the best local experiences, and insider tips to help you make the most of your time in Akaroa and the Bays.
Activity Deals
Black Cat Cruises are turning 40 this Labour Weekend and are celebrating by offering $40 off per person on our Akaroa Nature Cruise and Swimming with Dolphins experiences.
Offer valid 23 – 27 October. Online bookings only
Use promo code: 40BIRTHDAY
Labour weekend special: We’re offering 15% off our Cosmic Quest tour, a unique guided scale walk of the solar system that culminates in LIVE solar observation with stunning photos.
Use code QUEST15 at checkout.
Food and Drink Deals
Happy hour every day from 3.00pm – 5.00pm on all alcoholic drinks
Tapa’s with Beer or Cocktail deal
Accommodation Deals
Stay 3 nights minimum stay between the 23rd of October and 28th of October 2025 and receive 10% OFF
This is an exclusive last minute online offer when you book direct on their website prior the 23rd of October 2025. T&C apply.
Enter promocode: LABOURWE
Local Events
Akaroa Farmers Market and Jumble Sale – Saturday 9am-12pm, St Patricks Church Lawn
Little River Markets – Sunday 9.30am-2:30pm
Deck the walls Local Art Exhibition. Daily next to the Butchery.
Donald J McKay Black and White Photography Exhibition. Akaroa Museum daily.
Tu Meke Keke – Cake Baking competition. Okains Bay Museum. Saturday 25th.
Community Church Crawl. Starts in Duvauchelle at 10am Sunday 26th October.
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