Akaroa & The Bays

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, olives, nuts and flowers plus locally produced preserves, pickles, jams, sauces, bread, pastries, lavender products, plants, and more.

Mandala is proud to announce our February Food & Drink Festival! Every day in February we are giving you some fantastic deals on curry's, cocktails, G&T's and Garage Project beers! Each week will see a new selection including items never before seen on our menu! T&C Apply

Sunset Cruise on Fox II Saturday February 27th 7 - 9pm!

Only $60pp.  

We are doing a sunset cruise in Akaroa Harbour. Join us for a complementary glass of bubbles and sail in the harbour when it's quiet and peaceful. This is for our locals, batch owners and visitors. 

A fun evening with complementary canapes (hot & cold). Nice way to meet some people and make some new friends. Secure your place on this cruise as there is limited seating. Wine, beers soft drinks and cocktails available to purchase as well. 

Book via Website www.akaroafoxsail.co.nz or Akaroa booking agents or I-Site in Akaroa. 

Message or text Roy to make your booking 0274144879

Join Ma Maison for a dining experience with Native kitchen chef Craig Martin on the 5th March!

Bookings Essential. 6 Course Set Menu. 

Through their website or in person at the restaurant. Unable to make booking over the phone as this has to be pre-paid for.

$160 6 Courses & Wine Pairing.  $120 6 Courses Only.

This annual cycle race starts in the middle of Christchurch at 7.30am for the pre-race briefing and then it's all go at 8.00am. The finish line is in the centre of Akaroa, followed by prize giving on the Akaroa recreation ground. Make a weekend of it by booking into 1 of the many wonderful B&B's in Akaroa and enjoy a family weekend away. Be warned! This is not your ordinary 100 km race. Hugely popular across all abilities, amazing views and more hills than you can shake a pump at.

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