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
Banks Peninsula Walking Festival
Saturday, 23 Nov 2019
The Walking Festival celebrates the stunning scenery and intimate communities of Banks Peninsula. The walks will take place over the weekends of November 2 & 3 November, 9 &10 November, 16 & 17 November and 23...
Antiques and Collectible Fair
Saturday, 4 Jan 2020
Antiques and Collectible Fair - Akaroa Museum
The Friends of Akaroa Museum are holding an Antiques and Collectible Fair, this is there annual fundraiser to help raise funds to support the Akaroa Museum, Why not make a weekend...
The Friends of Akaroa Museum are holding an Antiques and Collectible Fair, this is there annual fundraiser to help raise funds to support the Akaroa Museum, Why not make a weekend...
Waitangi Day Commemorations
Thursday, 6 Feb 2020
A great family fun day out in Okains Bay. Events include a traditional Maori welcome onto the Marae, a magnificent carved waka being paddled up the river, colonial displays, exhibits, crafts, vintage engines, printing presses,...
Akaroa & Bays Lions Paddy's Market
Saturday, 11 Apr 2020
Every year the locals await the Akaroa & Bays Lions Paddy's Market on the Recreation Green. Come and enjoy this fundraiser for the Lions and take away lots of bargains. Furniture, collectables, tools, house hold...
Anzac Day in Akaroa
Saturday, 25 Apr 2020
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution...