Step further into nature and explore the endless possibilities of the outdoors. Feel your breath pause when you swim with Hector’s dolphins, climb high above the peninsula or paddleboard across the harbour and discover new adventures at nature’s playground.
Discover your next adventure around Akaroa and Banks Peninsula here. You’ll find maps and important information for walking and tramping in the area. Brochures are available for purchase at the Akaroa Adventure Centre or call +64 3 304 7784.
What's on
Akaroa Farmers Market
Thursday, 1 Oct 2020
Visit the Akaroa Farmers Market every Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm from October to April. Banks Peninsula has an abundance of produce and passionate gardeners. Our stallholders offer locally grown fruit, veges, herbs, honey, olive oil,...
The Orion Powerhouse Gallery
Saturday, 27 Mar 2021
Through paintings, photographs, and Audio the artist Lynne Lambert shares her personal journey to recovery. This is an exhibition in four stages connected to 4 poems. The first in response to the September 2010 earthquake...
Comte de Paris 180, an exhibition at Akaroa Museum
Thursday, 1 Apr 2021
Comte de Paris 180, an exhibition open now at Akaroa Museum
From April to June, Akaroa Museum remembers the French and German settlers who arrived in Akaroa on the Comte de Paris in 1840.
A new exhibition...
From April to June, Akaroa Museum remembers the French and German settlers who arrived in Akaroa on the Comte de Paris in 1840.
A new exhibition...
Akaroa Community Arts Council: Life is Art exhibition
Saturday, 3 Apr 2021
ACAC is excited to bring their second art exhibition to Akaroa following the success of our Unlocked In Paradise exhibition in 2020.
Life Drawings will be on show in a new art space in Akaroa –...
Life Drawings will be on show in a new art space in Akaroa –...
The High Tea Lady
Sunday, 4 Apr 2021
High Tea is coming up over two long weekends on Sunday 4th April & Sunday 25th April!
An added bonus for the Easter date is that there is an Easter Church service at the gorgeous Pigeon Bay...
An added bonus for the Easter date is that there is an Easter Church service at the gorgeous Pigeon Bay...
Akaroa Community Arts Council: Cement Garden Art with John Harding, ex WETA Workshop art director
Saturday, 17 Apr 2021
John’s cement garden art workshop in 2019 was a runaway hit – all sorts of brave souls came along and had a fantastic experience. The Blythcliffe lawn looked amazing ! John’s professional working life has...
Akaroa Community Arts Council: Easel-ly Arty 2021 – tutored kids drawing workshop
Thursday, 29 Apr 2021
Bring own snacks and drinks.
Encouraged by the tremendous success and enthusiastic support of parents and kids from Easel-ly Arty 2019, on we go with our children’s drawing programme. Tutored by local super-experienced artists and kids’...
Encouraged by the tremendous success and enthusiastic support of parents and kids from Easel-ly Arty 2019, on we go with our children’s drawing programme. Tutored by local super-experienced artists and kids’...
Akaroa Community Arts Council: Easel-ly Arty 2021 – tutored kids drawing workshop
Thursday, 29 Apr 2021
Bring own snacks and drinks.
Encouraged by the tremendous success and enthusiastic support of parents and kids from Easel-ly Arty 2019, on we go with our children’s drawing programme. Tutored by local super-experienced artists and kids’...
Encouraged by the tremendous success and enthusiastic support of parents and kids from Easel-ly Arty 2019, on we go with our children’s drawing programme. Tutored by local super-experienced artists and kids’...
Pigeon Bay Settlers' Hall 100 Year Celebration
Saturday, 1 May 2021
Pigeon Bay Settlers' Hall 100 Year Celebration, Saturday 1st May.
Bring a picnic lunch and take a Self-Guided Tour to explore. Pigeon Bay's hidden historic sites, houses and gardens.
Maps available from the Hall.
For more information &...
Bring a picnic lunch and take a Self-Guided Tour to explore. Pigeon Bay's hidden historic sites, houses and gardens.
Maps available from the Hall.
For more information &...
Lumiere d'Akaroa
Saturday, 22 May 2021
Lumiere d’Akaroa is back!Lumiere d'Akaroa is a free light and installation festival that will brighten up the Garden of Tane in Akaroa on 22nd May 6-10pm.The garden will light up in various locations along the...
Akaroa French Festival
Friday, 15 Oct 2021
Escape to picturesque Akaroa and immerse yourself in French culture, entertainment and romance as we celebrate Banks Peninsula's unique history at the biennial Akaroa French Festival. 15th Oct 2021 through to 17th Oct 2021. www.akaroafrenchfest.co.nz