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
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,...
Exhibition at the Akaroa Museum
Wednesday, 18 Dec 2019
J. H. Menzies: Design & Decoration is the new temporary exhibition for the summer.
This exhibition discusses the architectural and furniture design of J. H. Menzies.
It features six pieces of his furniture, including the magnificent Stanford...
This exhibition discusses the architectural and furniture design of J. H. Menzies.
It features six pieces of his furniture, including the magnificent Stanford...
Akaroa Art Gallery Events
Saturday, 1 Feb 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,...
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,...
Full Moon Meditation at the Meditation Temple
Sunday, 9 Feb 2020
The Southern Lights Centre is a very special place nestled amongst native bush on the outskirts of Akaroa, New Zealand, high on the mountainous rim of an extinct volcano whose crater forms Akaroa Harbour. It is a place of...
La Grande Swim
Saturday, 22 Feb 2020
Generation Homes La Grande Swim
– 22 February 2020After a few years exploring other locations around the country, we’re thrilled to be returning to the simply beautiful Akaroa Harbour for the Generation Homes La Grande Swim!
Events...
– 22 February 2020After a few years exploring other locations around the country, we’re thrilled to be returning to the simply beautiful Akaroa Harbour for the Generation Homes La Grande Swim!
Events...
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...