Guidebook for Akaroa
Food Scene
Close to the water and children's playground. Good place for family dining.
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdGreat sea food - a little bit expensive.
Only restaurant in Akaroa that is right on the water.
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Harbar Beachbar & Kitchen
83 Rue JolieOnly restaurant in Akaroa that is right on the water.
One of my favourites for outdoor dining in a pretty garden.
9 locals raden deze aan
The Brasserie Kitchen & Bar
41 Rue LavaudOne of my favourites for outdoor dining in a pretty garden.
Akaroa Fish & Chips
59 Beach RdClose to the water & children's playground. Parking available.
19 locals raden deze aan
Ma Maison Restaurant
6 Rue BalguerieClose to the water & children's playground. Parking available.
Great coffee & food; Very sunny in the morning; Good source of organic food staples.
9 locals raden deze aan
Peninsula General Store
40E Rue LavaudGreat coffee & food; Very sunny in the morning; Good source of organic food staples.
Top quality meats, prize-winning sausages, Akaroa salmon & deli items. Great place to get all your BBQ supplies.
Akaroa Butchery And Deli
67 Rue LavaudTop quality meats, prize-winning sausages, Akaroa salmon & deli items. Great place to get all your BBQ supplies.
Madeira Hotel
48 Rue LavaudParks & Nature
The Hectors Dolphins are so cute - and very rare. You won't see them anywhere else.
15 locals raden deze aan
Black Cat Cruises
The Hectors Dolphins are so cute - and very rare. You won't see them anywhere else.
This is a unique experiment in allowing nature to regenerate itself. Enjoy the birds and the forest walks.
6 locals raden deze aan
Hinewai Reserve
Long Bay RoadThis is a unique experiment in allowing nature to regenerate itself. Enjoy the birds and the forest walks.
Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdFishermans Bay Garden
188 Fishermans Bay RoadThe Garden at French Farm
104 French Farm Valley RdHet Huis van de Reuzen
70 Rue BalguerieAkaroa Lighthouse
145 Hempleman DrPleasant bush reserve of large trees & paths with harbour views. Fun for children to run around. Free entry.
10 locals raden deze aan
Garden of Tane
Rue JoliePleasant bush reserve of large trees & paths with harbour views. Fun for children to run around. Free entry.
Childrens Bay
Essentials
Four Square Supermarket Akaroa
72 Rue LavaudVery well stocked for such a small town.
Akaroa Library
141 Rue JoliePleasant bush reserve of large trees & paths with harbour views. Fun for children to run around. Free entry.
10 locals raden deze aan
Garden of Tane
Rue JoliePleasant bush reserve of large trees & paths with harbour views. Fun for children to run around. Free entry.
Shopping
Lava
61 Beach RdBeautiful hand made artistic gifts etc.
Akaroa Woolshed Gallery
7 Church StWonderful handmade products of NZ Wool, such as scarves, hats, jumpers...
Pot Pourri
60 Rue LavaudGood range of books, gifts and above all the famous fudge!
Entertainment & Activities
Gaiety Hall
Live music venue. Check out what's on at https://www.akaroa.com/things-to-do
Akaroa Cinema Cafe
4 Selwyn AveArts & Culture
Akaroa Library
141 Rue JolieFree Wifi & a cafe.
Fascinating insight into Akaroa's history both human and geological.
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Akaroa Museum
71 Rue LavaudFascinating insight into Akaroa's history both human and geological.
Akaroa Lighthouse
145 Hempleman DrInteresting historical site.
Run by volunteers, this unique gallery hosts changing exhibitions. Sometimes the art is for sale.
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
1 Rue PompallierRun by volunteers, this unique gallery hosts changing exhibitions. Sometimes the art is for sale.
Sightseeing
Absolutely unique artist's garden in the style of Gaudi.
26 locals raden deze aan
Het Huis van de Reuzen
70 Rue BalguerieAbsolutely unique artist's garden in the style of Gaudi.