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Akaroa

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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. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Akaroa and add them to your vacation plans using our New Zealand driving holiday planning site.
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Top Akaroa tours

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $60
5.0
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Duration: 2 hours
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Shore Excursion: Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $88
4.7
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Duration: 3 hours
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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $148
4.6
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Kayaking & Canoeing
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Swim with Dolphins
4.5
Duration: 3 hours

Parks in Akaroa

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The Giants House
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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The Garden at French Farm
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Fishermans Bay Garden
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Stanley Park
3.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Akaroa

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Hinewai Reserve
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Garden of Tane
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Fire & Ice - Gemstone Jewellery Specialists
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes

Side trips from Akaroa

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Little River Gallery
Little River
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Ashburton Aviation Museum
Ashburton
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Hakatere Conservation Park
Ashburton
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Waikuku Beach
South Island
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Akaroa

Woolworx
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Blue Pearls Gallery
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Pot Pourri
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Barrys Bay Cheese
3.5
Duration: 30 minutes

Historic Sites in Akaroa

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Akaroa Lighthouse
3.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Saint Peter's Anglican Church
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
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