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
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...