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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  South Island  /  Canterbury Region  /  Akaroa

Akaroa

4.3
Wildlife Parks Adventure

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 $56
5.0
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Duration: 2 hours
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $56
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Swimming with Wild Dolphins in Akaroa BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $62
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Duration: 3 hours
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Popular things to do in Akaroa

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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
4.6
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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Garden of Tane
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Shopping in Akaroa

Woolworx
5.0
Duration: 2​h
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Blue Pearls Gallery
4.9
Duration: 2​h
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Fire & Ice - Gemstone Jewellery Specialists
4.7
Duration: 30​min
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Pot Pourri
4.8
Duration: 30​min

Side trips from Akaroa

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Little River Gallery
Little River
4.9
Duration: 30​min
Manderley Farm
Little River
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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Ashburton Aviation Museum
Ashburton
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Orton Bradley Park
South Island
4.5
Duration: 2​h

Historic Sites in Akaroa

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Saint Peter's Anglican Church
4.8
Duration: 30​min
Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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Akaroa Lighthouse
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Parks in Akaroa

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