This week in Akaroa

This Week in Akaroa
Monday 5 January - Sunday 11 January 2008
What's on?

From Hollie Hollander
Marketing Executive
Akaroa District Promotions

There is always something happening in this wonderful town.

This week in Akaroa we have an exhibition at the Orion Powerhouse Gallery. That's the Gallery behind Ca Bouge by the recycling centre.

On Saturday is the Duvauchelle A&P Show. A great day out for the whole family.

If all this hot weather gets too much for you the Akaroa Cinema is open all week and showing some great films. Watch in comfort at our great boutique cinema. Check their web site out for current movies.

Find out below what's happening this week at our favourite restaurant spots.

Check out the events below to find out what's going on this week.

It's possible to eat out for a reasonable price in Akaroa. Check out the specials below from our favourite restaurants. The Curry night at Vangionis on the Wednesday night is very popular. Bully Hayes is always popular and the atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly. L'Hotel and Gordon and the team have 1 of the best harbour views in town with a great sheltered terrace. The French Farm Winery has new owners and don't forget to make them feel welcome by going to see them. Pizza's and fine dining with a great setting. Harbour 71 is famous for fine dining and fantastic food. Bon apetit!.

Restaurant	Status	Links	Notes
Bully Hayes			Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thursday night is 'Specials' night with $12 specials which change every week.
French Farm Winery and Restaurant			The French Farm restaurant is open 7 days from 10am to 4pm for lunch & wine tastings. Evening bookings are available by arrangement. La Pizzeria is open throughout the Summer from Midday - No set closing time. Bookings are not necessary.
Harbour Seventy One			Open every day from boxing day on. Lunch from 12pm and dinner from 6pm. Pizza and Casual food from 3-6pm.
L'Hotel Le Restaurant Le Bar			L'Hotel has magnificent views of the harbour, central location and lovely bar and restaurant.
Vangionis Trattoria and Bar			We are Open from 9am till late 7 days a week right through the summer.

	27 December- 24 January
	Orion Powerhouse Gallery Exhibition-'The Eye of the Calm'
	Paintings by Clare Reilly.

	27 December-1 February
	Paintings, Woodcuts and Sculptures by Siene de Vries and Saskia van Voorn
	You are warmly invited to our Summer Exhibition. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am -4pm daily. 123 Dawbers Road. Le Bons Bay. Phone 304 8544.

	Saturday 10 January
	Duvauchelle Show
	Show time. Family entertainment from 8.30am. Horse events, terrier and wife carrying races, shearing, gumboot throwing competition, children's pets, photography, grand parade, art, fruit, flowers, vegetables, licensed bar, refreshments, stalls, childrens entertainment and more. Entry fee $6. Children under 16 and cars free.

	Summer Exhibition
	Exhibition at the Akaroa Museum- Disasters, Mysteries & Sensations
	Disasters, Mysteries & Sensations, the Akaroa Museum’s summer exhibition, has opened at the Museum. Demonstrating that the past was a dangerous place, the exhibition features stories of suffering, accidental death, and peril. Nine panels will focus on sensational stories from Akaroa’s past, including a plane that plummeted into the main street in 1940, the fatal Metropole Hotel fire of 1962, and the tragic story of the 1868 wreck of the ship Crest. Raging epidemics, mysterious disappearances and out-of-control horses round out the catalogue of mayhem. The exhibition will be on display until March 2009.

	Permanent Exhibition
	Permanent Exhibition at the Akaroa Museum
	Salute to Adventure – the Frank Worsley story. Catch the exhibition at the Akaroa Museum and discover one of the most amazing stories of survival of the 20th century. Worsley was a supreme mariner, an unforgettable character and an irrepressible adventurer. The Museum is open 10-4pm daily.

	All Year
	Akaroa Cine Cafe
	We are now open for the summer season. Check the web site for Cinema times and what's on. Contact us for bookings on 03 3047678.

	Every Saturday Morning
	Akaroa Farmers Market
	The Akaroa Farmers Market had just started this Summer and has already proved really popular. Every Saturday morning from 10am till 1pm in the Peppertree Cafe, 41 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa (Sports Pavilion on Recreation Grounds if wet). Banks Peninsula has an abundance of produce and a great micro-climate and lots of passionate gardeners. For sale you will find locally grown fruit, veges, herbs, honey, olive oil and flowers plus locally produced preserves, pickles, jams, bread, pastries and lavender products and lots more.

Akaroa District Promotions | 80 Rue Lavaud | Akaroa | Phone 03 304 7816