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.
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Wildside Discovery Tour Family Pass
Thursday, 30 Sep 2021
$196 Family pass (2ad & up to 2ch) Save an extra $84 from our normal family price.
*Offer valid until February 2022
About
Come with us on a 4WD safari to the spectacular, award-winning Wild Side Conservation area! Learn...
*Offer valid until February 2022
About
Come with us on a 4WD safari to the spectacular, award-winning Wild Side Conservation area! Learn...
Akaroa Farmers Market
Saturday, 2 Oct 2021
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,...
Tūrangawaewae A Place to Stand Akaroa History and Nature Tour
Monday, 18 Oct 2021
Best Summer Ever! Through to end Feb 2022
Reconnect to Akaroa in a completely new way with this new deal!
https://theseventhgeneration.org/akaroa-history-maori-culture-nature-tours/
3 hours | Adult: NZ$120, Child: NZ$100
COVID SAFE Under Alert Level 2
10% OFF...
Reconnect to Akaroa in a completely new way with this new deal!
https://theseventhgeneration.org/akaroa-history-maori-culture-nature-tours/
3 hours | Adult: NZ$120, Child: NZ$100
COVID SAFE Under Alert Level 2
10% OFF...
Jennine Bailey Trio Live at The Grand Hotel
Saturday, 22 Jan 2022
We welcome the accomplished Jennine Bailey who puts her own soulful and unique stamp on every song she sings, and refuses to be defined or limited by one genre.Her debut album ‘You Go To My...
The Gaiety Trust and Arts on Tour Presents: Mundi Trio
Wednesday, 16 Feb 2022
World-music - filled with global colours, grooves and influences.
Prepare to be transported!
Mundi Trio comprises Brazilian percussionist Ricardo Stuani, guitarist Chris Dabinett and flautist, vocalist, and composer Tamara Smith.
Mundi's music exudes joy and passion -...
Prepare to be transported!
Mundi Trio comprises Brazilian percussionist Ricardo Stuani, guitarist Chris Dabinett and flautist, vocalist, and composer Tamara Smith.
Mundi's music exudes joy and passion -...
Generation Homes La Grande Swim
Saturday, 26 Feb 2022
Generation Homes La Grande Swim – 26 February 2022
Bonjour Akaroa! We’re back again in this picturesque seaside village, with an incredible line-up of swims to choose from, starting in the morning this time around to...
Bonjour Akaroa! We’re back again in this picturesque seaside village, with an incredible line-up of swims to choose from, starting in the morning this time around to...
Akaroa French Festival
Friday, 29 Apr 2022
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. 29th April 2022 through to 1st May 2022. www.akaroafrenchfest.co.nz