Things to Do in Akaroa
Akaroa
Akaroa (just 75 kilometres from Christchurch), is the oldest colonial town in the South Island, and famous as New Zealand’s only French settlement. The sparkling waters of this beautiful harbour are home to a variety of sea life including the worlds smallest and rarest dolphin, the Hectors Dolphin. It’s here you will find New Zealand fur seals, little blue penguins and a myriad of bird life.
Experience Akaroa
- Historic French settlement
- Charming Cottages + French Street Names
- Breathtaking Onawe Peninsula
- Cafes and Crosissants
- Superb seafood
You´ll ❤️ these great things to see & do…
- Swim with Hector Dolphins
- Cruise the harbour and beautiful bays
- Take the Village Walk
- Drop into Little River
- Stroll along the beach and watch the world go by.
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Akaroa is a place to unwind, to wander through the charming little streets seeped in history. There are also activities for everyone including wildlife cruises, eco friendly sailing cruises, swimming with the dolphins, boat hire, paddle boats, fishing and sea kayaking. There are also Penguin colony tours, horse trekking and mountain bike riding.
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