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 Community Arts Council Events
Saturday, 26 Sep 2020
Oil Painting, with Siene de Vries
26 September, 3,10,17,18 October 2020 from 10am to 4pm each day$360 for the course, paid in advance or $80 per casual class.Siene’s Oils class is a real treat. All skill...
26 September, 3,10,17,18 October 2020 from 10am to 4pm each day$360 for the course, paid in advance or $80 per casual class.Siene’s Oils class is a real treat. All skill...
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,...
Akaroa Art Gallery Events
Saturday, 3 Oct 2020
The Akaroa Art Gallery (previously the 'Orion Powerhouse Gallery') comes to life in the warmer months when Akaroa is full of visitors and holiday-makers. The gallery hosts exhibitions featuring artists from Banks Peninsula and beyond,...
Barrys Bay Cheese 125th Anniversary
Saturday, 24 Oct 2020
Celebrate 125 years - Labour weekend Saturday 24th October 2020 Bring the Family and a picnic rug to toast a day of good music, great cheese and local history.Hear the factory's story from 1pm.Live Music: The...
Banks Peninsula Walking Festival
Saturday, 7 Nov 2020
Come and explore beautiful Banks Peninsula this November over four fun weekend 7-29, enjoying the spectacular landscapes that make it such a unique gem. Our guides will lead you on tracks, reserves and private land,...
Inside Out Garden Tour
Saturday, 28 Nov 2020
Inside Out Garden Tour 2020
The wait is over! Akaroa’s extremely popular Inside Out Akaroa House & Garden Tour is on this November and it is bigger and better than ever with a fabulous range of...
The wait is over! Akaroa’s extremely popular Inside Out Akaroa House & Garden Tour is on this November and it is bigger and better than ever with a fabulous range of...