Helen's Guidebook

Helen
Helen's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Easy bike track at Little River - do a little or the lot :) https://www.christchurchnz.com/what-to-see-and-do/cycling-in-canterbury/selwyn/little-river-rail-trail/
Beautiful tracks with options for short strolls, half day or day walks. Native trees and glorious bird song. If you enjoy nature, you'll love this!
Hinewai Reserve
Long Bay Road
Beautiful tracks with options for short strolls, half day or day walks. Native trees and glorious bird song. If you enjoy nature, you'll love this!
Interesting exhibits and stories around Banks Peninsula, check out the Court House and restored residential properties.
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Akaroa Museum
71 Rue Lavaud
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Interesting exhibits and stories around Banks Peninsula, check out the Court House and restored residential properties.
Great spot for surfing or boogie boarding. Shingle beach. Exciting road in but recommend taking you time on the corners. Best leave your dog at home/in the car as though private farmland.
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Tumbledown Bay
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Great spot for surfing or boogie boarding. Shingle beach. Exciting road in but recommend taking you time on the corners. Best leave your dog at home/in the car as though private farmland.
Great short walk just before Akaroa on the right - Children's Bay - suitable for kids - animal sculptures dotted along the native bush track. https://www.bankspeninsulawalks.co.nz/akaroa-walks/
Childrens Bay Road
Great short walk just before Akaroa on the right - Children's Bay - suitable for kids - animal sculptures dotted along the native bush track. https://www.bankspeninsulawalks.co.nz/akaroa-walks/

Good brunch spot/ afternoon tea

Friendly staff and service to match. Tasty food which is well priced. Nice coffee too. Suitable for families.
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Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach Rd
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Friendly staff and service to match. Tasty food which is well priced. Nice coffee too. Suitable for families.

Dinner delight!

A treat to visit for a special occasion. French fare - delicious seafood and locally sourced meat. Good wine menu too. Don't cater for children under 10. As name suggests, it is small so best to book ahead.
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The Little Bistro
33 Rue Lavaud
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A treat to visit for a special occasion. French fare - delicious seafood and locally sourced meat. Good wine menu too. Don't cater for children under 10. As name suggests, it is small so best to book ahead.

Cinema

Wet day or evening out - Akaroa cinema has two screens and a good choice of movies. Call ahead if you want them to reserve some tickets. (03) 304 8898 https://www.cinecafe.co.nz/
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Akaroa Cinema Cafe
4 Selwyn Ave
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Wet day or evening out - Akaroa cinema has two screens and a good choice of movies. Call ahead if you want them to reserve some tickets. (03) 304 8898 https://www.cinecafe.co.nz/

Food scene

Simple pub grub - big portions and well priced. Watch the rugby or chat to the locals, who frequent this place. 10 - 15 minutes drive from here.
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Duvauchelle Hotel
6026 Christchurch Akaroa Rd
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Simple pub grub - big portions and well priced. Watch the rugby or chat to the locals, who frequent this place. 10 - 15 minutes drive from here.

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High Tea at Pigeon Bay (dates below)

If you enjoy old fashioned high tea, our very own Pigeon Bay has a delightful one on offer on the dates below. Down at the bay (5 mins drive) at Pigeon Bay Hall, take your time and enjoy. Deb, The High Tea Lady does like you to book so she can cater for you and your group. Follow the link below: http://www.thehightealady.nz/page.html Here's the upcoming dates: Sunday 17th November (Canterbury Anniversary) Sunday 1st December Thursday 2nd January (New Year Public Holiday)
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Korukai Herb Farm

Interesting in organic farming and naturally sourced medicine? This may be just the ticket while you are relaxing in Pigeon Bay. Cornelia is super knowledgeable - organic potions, edible weeds, even runs workshops - see link below. http://korukai.co.nz/index.php?id_category=21&controller=category
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If you like MTB and have a day to spare

This is an awesome ride with some grunty hills and long rides down the other side. 55kms, starting and finishing here on Pettigrews Road. https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/blogs/hot-rides/18150995-double-fenceline
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Bring all the food you need - the beauty of Pigeon Bay is that there are NO shops!

Best buy all the food and drink you need before you leave Christchurch. There is a supermarket in Akaroa - 20 mins drive from our cottage. It is well stocked but expensive, or a little store at Duvauchelle (10 mins drive) which has milk and bread.
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Fill your car with petrol before you leave Christchurch

There is a petrol station at Little River closing at 7.30pm, Duvauchelle has an Allied petrol station (24/7).
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Walking shoes, rain jacket, swimming gear, food and drink.

That way you'll be prepared for most eventualities :)
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Stock up on your usual baby supplies before you leave Christchurch

Akaroa has a supermarket but you may not be able to find the brands you usually use.