Akaroa
The Giants House
Hinewai Reserve
Akaroa Lighthouse
Akaroa Museum
Garden of Tane
Meniscus Wines
French Peak Wines
Pohatu Penguins Habitat
Fishermans Bay Garden

Things To Do In Akaroa

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1. The Giants House

The Giants House

Amusement & Theme Park

Beautifully located in the small resort town ‘of Akaroa’ on the South Island, The Giant’s House is an award-winning marvel conceptualized by Josie Martin, tuning a fine contrast between a garden and an art home.
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2. Hinewai Reserve

Hinewai Reserve

Forest Reserve

Situated on the east coast of the South Island and spread across sprawling 1250 hectares along the south-east Banks Peninsula lies this massive ecological restoration reserve. Hinewai Reserve is an exemplary place to experience nature’s diversity when left to thrive on its own.

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₹5,792

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3. Akaroa Lighthouse

Akaroa Lighthouse

5 km from city center

Viewpoint

One of the most sought-after attractions for cruise tourists is the Akaroa Lighthouse. Packed with a history of over 100 years, the hexagonal wooden structure made from the native Maori wood sits at over 80 meters above sea level.

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₹1,400

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4. Akaroa Museum

Akaroa Museum

0 km from city center

Museum

Akaroa Museum (Te Ware Taonga) was established to share a deep view of the history of Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula in the form of art with a growing collection of artefacts.. The main complex welcomes visitors for a brief walkthrough of Akaroa's French, British and Maori history.
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5. Garden of Tane

Garden of Tane

Garden & Park

A lifelong gift from an avid farmer and environmentalist, Arthur Ericson, Garden of Tane rests beautifully in the heart of Akaroa and has stories dating back to 1874. This exotic 5 acres worth of lush green garden has multiple entry and exit points. The primary entrance lies at the intersection of Rue Jolie and Aylmers Valley Road adjoining a playground which is a wonderful spot for kids to spend (Read More)some playful time. One can also make way to the garden through the three cemeteries around the garden and pay homage to the fallen heroes.
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6. Meniscus Wines

Meniscus Wines

Sightseeing

Located in a prime area on Lighthouse Road, the Meniscus Vineyard is nothing less than an abode for wine lovers. The Meniscus Wine Lounge consists of a Wine Bar and a Wine Tavern where visitors can treat their taste buds to a wide variety of award-winning vintage and limited editions of wines rarely found in the retail market.
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7. French Peak Wines

French Peak Wines

10 km from city center

Sightseeing

Nesting on the French Farm Valley Road in the beautiful town of Akaroa, Valley Road Vineyard produces some of the finest wines in the region under the ‘French Peak’ label. The farm majorly produces four local wines named Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Rose and Chardonnay under the craftmanship of award-winning winemaker Matt King. The vineyard has some delicious local dishes to relish like salami, Fren (Read More)ch bread, locally made cheeses and olives. The winery has a barn-themed accommodation for visitors who wish to spend a night in this destination.
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8. Pohatu Penguins Habitat

Pohatu Penguins Habitat

Wildlife

Pohatu Penguins Habitat is located in the Pohatu Marine Reserve. It is known to be the largest colony of the unique little Pohatu Penguins on mainland New Zealand. It measures just between 25cm – 33 cm and weigh a mere kilogram. The hosts have even made some hideouts in the reserve to allow visitors to watch the movement and general social behaviour of the Penguins through binoculars and telescope (Read More)s from a safe distance.

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₹4,103

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9. Fishermans Bay Garden

Fishermans Bay Garden

Garden & Park

The Fishermans Bay Garden is a picturesque garden hosting an array of native and exotic flowers. It rests along the pacific coast providing magnificent views of the Banks Peninsula and the blue volcanic mountains. This makes the garden an irrevocable place in the weekend getaway list while visiting the little tourist town of Akaroa.
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How can I commute within Akaroa?

Akaroa is a town filled with scenic drives. Visitors can easily take cabs, taxis, rented cars or bikes or can sign up for tour buses, coach transport or shuttles such as Discovery Travel Tours, Outclass Self Drive Tour, Akaroa Shuttle or Akaroa French Connection that provide visitors with a comfortable and hassle-free experience. What’s more, they can also use the New Zealand public transport that also offers ferries, trains, trams and water taxis. Apart from these, hitchhiking and renting bicycles are more affordable options. 
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