Unwind and refuel after a day of adventure or rejuvenation at one of Akaroa’s array of bespoke eateries. Local produce impacts every aspect of your plate and every interaction with your palette.
Good food and wine are abundant to the area and yours to enjoy whether you’re immersing yourself at the Akaroa Cooking School, eating fish and chips on the wharf, wine tasting at a vineyard or sitting in a secret garden.
What's on
Akaroa Waterfront Motel & Pohatu Penguins Special
This package includes a night accommodation in one of our family units at the Akaroa Waterfront Motels and one tour with Pohatu Penguin for 2 adults and 2 kids (under 14yo).
Pohatu is the largest Australasian...
Pohatu is the largest Australasian...
Comte de Paris 180, an exhibition at Akaroa Museum
Thursday, 1 Apr 2021
Comte de Paris 180, an exhibition open now at Akaroa Museum
From April to June, Akaroa Museum remembers the French and German settlers who arrived in Akaroa on the Comte de Paris in 1840.
A new exhibition...
From April to June, Akaroa Museum remembers the French and German settlers who arrived in Akaroa on the Comte de Paris in 1840.
A new exhibition...
Kura Raranga - want to learn how to weave?
Saturday, 12 Jun 2021
12, 19, 26 June and 3, 10 and 11 July 2021
From 10am to 4pm each day
$299 for the course, $60 per casual class.
Our wonderful tutor Ngaio, our kaiwhatu, weaver, guides us through the traditional and spiritual...
From 10am to 4pm each day
$299 for the course, $60 per casual class.
Our wonderful tutor Ngaio, our kaiwhatu, weaver, guides us through the traditional and spiritual...
Live Music at Ma Maison: Fraser Ross And Amiria Grenell - Winter Tour
Friday, 25 Jun 2021
Fraser Ross & Amiria Grenell are embarking on a South Island tour this winter. Both of these folksingers are working on new albums and have decided to hit the road to share their songs, old...
Life Drawing 2021 - Alfresco or otherwise
Thursday, 1 Jul 2021
1st and 2nd July
21st and 22nd August
10am to 4pm in the Presbyterian Hall Akaroa
$80 for two days paid in advance or $50 per casual day
Let’s continue this popular workshop after a great summer, Life Drawing...
21st and 22nd August
10am to 4pm in the Presbyterian Hall Akaroa
$80 for two days paid in advance or $50 per casual day
Let’s continue this popular workshop after a great summer, Life Drawing...
Comedy at Ma Maison: Ben Hurley & Justine Smith ft Logan Kitney
Sunday, 4 Jul 2021
Two of your comdey faves are coming to Akaroa... Ben Hurley & Justine Smith!
You'll know both of them from TV's 7 Days, The Project, numerous Comedy Gala AotearoHA's and heaps more!
To purchase tickets visit: https://app.kiwiticket.co.nz/#/events/iyc0yDNF0qfRGG6TfPZo
You'll know both of them from TV's 7 Days, The Project, numerous Comedy Gala AotearoHA's and heaps more!
To purchase tickets visit: https://app.kiwiticket.co.nz/#/events/iyc0yDNF0qfRGG6TfPZo
Akaroa Community Arts Council: Easel-ly Arty 2021 – tutored kids drawing workshop
Thursday, 15 Jul 2021
Bring own snacks and drinks.
Encouraged by the tremendous success and enthusiastic support of parents and kids from Easel-ly Arty 2019, on we go with our children’s drawing programme. Tutored by local super-experienced artists and kids’...
Encouraged by the tremendous success and enthusiastic support of parents and kids from Easel-ly Arty 2019, on we go with our children’s drawing programme. Tutored by local super-experienced artists and kids’...
Akaroa French Festival
Friday, 15 Oct 2021
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. 15th Oct 2021 through to 17th Oct 2021. www.akaroafrenchfest.co.nz