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 Museum Exhibition - The view from Paris - Charles Meryon’s Pacific Etchings.
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Here at the Museum we’ve got a new exhibition up from Easter – The view from Paris - Charles Meryon’s Pacific Etchings.
Accommodation and Penguin Tour with Akaroa Waterfront Motels & Pohatu Penguins!
Monday, 1 Aug 2022
Accommodation and Penguin Tour
Package includes 1 night accommodation in a family unit and an evening penguins tour with Pohatu.
Package from $435 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Family unit options: 2 bedroom unit, Waterfront Family and...
Package includes 1 night accommodation in a family unit and an evening penguins tour with Pohatu.
Package from $435 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Family unit options: 2 bedroom unit, Waterfront Family and...
Akaroa Wildlife Pass!
Thursday, 1 Sep 2022
The cutest animals are waiting around Akaroa harbour - the soft and friendly Alpaca at Shamarra, the playful Hector’s Dolphins with Black Cat Cruises and the White-flippered penguin, a unique variant of the Little penguins...
The Seventh Generation Specials
Thursday, 1 Sep 2022
Akaroa Nature and History Akaroa
Marie will take you to some of the nation’s most important historic sites and nature conservation projects and tell one comprehensive story that is easy to follow. Contact Marie directly on www.theseventhgeneration.org
Schools, Universities and...
Marie will take you to some of the nation’s most important historic sites and nature conservation projects and tell one comprehensive story that is easy to follow. Contact Marie directly on www.theseventhgeneration.org
Schools, Universities and...
Black Cat Nature Cruise 2 KIDS Cruise FREE
Saturday, 1 Oct 2022
2 Kids cruise for free with one full price adult this kidsfest.
Pay $95 and save $80!
Make the most of the school holidays and some awesome family time with us in Akaroa.
Just use the promo code: FREEKIDS
And...
Pay $95 and save $80!
Make the most of the school holidays and some awesome family time with us in Akaroa.
Just use the promo code: FREEKIDS
And...
Akaroa's Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run School Holiday Special!
Saturday, 1 Oct 2022
School Holiday Special!
Make sure to book directly with easternbaysscenicmailrun@gmail.com
Special available:
* 1 child travels free per paying adult
Make sure to book directly with easternbaysscenicmailrun@gmail.com
Special available:
* 1 child travels free per paying adult
Takahe 2 Akaroa
Saturday, 1 Oct 2022
The iconic Takahe to Akaroa road relay incorporates the classic 8-person relay along with 2-person and 4-person options. All start from the Sign of the Takahe, and over to Governors Bay, through Gebbies Valley and...
The Banks Peninsula Walking Festival
Saturday, 5 Nov 2022
The Banks Peninsula Walking Festival will be running every Saturday and Sunday from 5th - 27th November 2022.
Planning for the 2022 Walking Festival is now well under way and there will be some wonderful events...
Planning for the 2022 Walking Festival is now well under way and there will be some wonderful events...
Inside Out Akaroa House and Garden Tour 2022
Saturday, 19 Nov 2022
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Purchase your tickets online through Eventfinda and Akaroa I-site.
Purchase your tickets in-store at Akaroa Museum & Akaroa I-site.
Inside Out Garden Tour 2022
The wait is over! Akaroa’s extremely popular Inside Out Akaroa House...
Purchase your tickets online through Eventfinda and Akaroa I-site.
Purchase your tickets in-store at Akaroa Museum & Akaroa I-site.
Inside Out Garden Tour 2022
The wait is over! Akaroa’s extremely popular Inside Out Akaroa House...