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Akaroa

4.3
Dolphin & Whale Watching Swim with Dolphins Gardens

Long Harbour

The French heritage and colonial architecture of Akaroa has broad appeal to anthropologists, historians, architects--and just about anyone with an eye for beautiful, historical buildings and a palate for fine dining. The colonial legacy of the French settlers endures in the charming cottages and chic restaurants that line the Francophone streets. No tour of Akaroa would be complete without a trip onto the bay, where you can catch sights and snap photos of penguins, fur seals, and dolphins. Akaroa is in Canterbury Region. Plan your vacation with our New Zealand trip itinerary builder website and discover the best things to do in Akaroa.
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Top Akaroa tours
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $61
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Duration: 2 hours
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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $153
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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Swimming with Wild Dolphins in Akaroa BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $65
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Duration: 3 hours
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.9
Duration:2​h
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Swim with Dolphins
4.5
Duration:3​h
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The Giants House
4.5
Duration:1​h 30​min
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Kayaking & Canoeing
4.9
Duration:2​h

Hidden gems in Akaroa

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Akaroa Farm Experience
5.0
Duration:4​h
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Hinewai Reserve
4.9
Duration:2​h
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Akaroa Museum
4.3
Duration:2​h
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Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds
4.5
Duration:2​h

Shopping in Akaroa

Woolworx
5.0
Duration:2​h
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Fire & Ice - Gemstone Jewellery Specialists
4.7
Duration:30​min
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Blue Pearls Gallery
4.6
Duration:2​h
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Pot Pourri
4.8
Duration:30​min

Parks in Akaroa

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The Garden at French Farm
5.0
Duration:30​min
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Garden of Tane
4.7
Duration:1​h 30​min
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Fishermans Bay Garden
4.5
Duration:1​h
Stanley Park
3.8
Duration:1​h 30​min

Side trips from Akaroa

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Little River Gallery
Little River
4.9
Duration:30​min
Waikuku Beach
South Island
5.0
Duration:2​h
Manderley Farm
Little River
4.7
Duration:2​h
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Ashburton Aviation Museum
Ashburton
4.8
Duration:2​h

Historic Sites in Akaroa

Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa
4.4
Duration:2​h
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Akaroa Lighthouse
3.9
Duration:1​h 30​min
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Saint Peter's Anglican Church
4.7
Duration:30​min
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