Delve a little deeper and the playful peninsula will reward you with an abundance of unexpected delights. Breathe in the ocean air from a seaside café and admire the town’s history and architecture as you explore the township’s vibrant gardens and boutiques.
OUR HISTORY
Open hearts
and open minds.
Akaroa is one of New Zealand’s first
European settlements with a rich Māori
and French history.
AA treasure
and an icon.
Well before Captain Cook set his sights on Akaroa Harbour in the 1770s, Ngāi Tahu Māori had already established a vibrant and thriving way of life amongst the beauty of two extinct volcanoes.
BIn 1840, Akaroa became New Zealand’s only township to be established by French settlers becoming the region’s first substantial European settlement. The area became well known as a safe haven for early whalers and sealers braving the southern oceans beyond its headlands.
CPhoto Credits: Akaroa Museum Collection.
A) Regatta Day, J.L. Buckland, 1931. B) Akaroa Post Office, J.L. Buckland, c.1930. C) T.E. Taylor Merchant Premises, T.E. Taylor Studio, c.1900.
What's on
Akaroa French Festival Tour - with a french descent!
3 Hour | Depart Akaroa 1pm - Friday 15th October, 10am & 1pm Saturday 16th October, 10am Sunday 16th October | Adult $120, Child $80
The Akaroa French...
The Gaiety Trust and Yelloweye present: Jan Preston Trio (Piano boogie Woman)
Dance ‘till you drop!
Female Ben Waters!
Thursday 30 September 2021
$25 Ticket, Available from the Akaroa Museum
Cash Bar Available
At The Gaiety
Doors Open at 6.30pm, Show starts at 7.30pm.
Info:
With Sydney Covid 19 cases spirally daily, Kiwi...
Akaroa French Festival - POSTPONED
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...
The Banks Peninsula Walking Festival
This year’s programme is expected to be as popular as ever with a great variety of walks to enjoy on Banks...
Aoraki Dragon Boat Akaroa 10s Race
Sunday 12th December
Children's Bay
Come down, support the teams and enjoy the day!