Akaroa
Village
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Just a five minute walk or a shuttle from Caldera Vineyard Estate, Akaroa is an historic French colonial settlement and that picture-perfect place of your imagination. This is a popular tourist destination, right on the edge of the harbour and ringed by hills – the remnants of the ancient volcanic landform that gave form to Banks Peninsula, and from which Caldera has taken its name.
Akaroa is a delightful place to wander, explore, and relax. If a little adventure is appealing you could kayak the harbour; investigate the incredible bays; swim with the dolphins; dive for crayfish; view the rugged peninsula coastline by boat or helicopter; or walk or cycle the hill trails. The city of Christchurch is less than 1.5 hours by road and a mere 15 minutes by helicopter.
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Akaroa’s old pier is a favourite spot for swimming, fishing and boating.
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Find fun and relaxation on the soft sand and sparkling waters of the sun-soaked beach in the centre of the village.
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Enjoy the local fare and tantalising treats of Akaroa’s inviting café scene.
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Akaroa offers a range of amazing nature tours including the opportunity to see native Kororā penguins up close in their natural habitat.
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Cruise out to the majestic coastal cliffs and swim with Hector’s dolphins, the smallest and rarest dolphins in the world.
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The Giant’s House features original artworks, sculptures and mosaics and renowned terraced gardens.
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Once the sentinel of the seas, Akaroa’s hexagonal lighthouse is today a waterfront icon and popular tourist attraction.
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Enjoy leisurely strolls along a picturesque waterfront and streets lined with boutique shops, cafés and charming heritage architecture.
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Beautiful walking tracks and cycleways through the stunning hills, bays and forests around Akaroa invite exploration and adventure.