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Akaroa
is a unique town, founded and settled by a small group of French
settlers in 1840. The town’s French-influenced historic buildings,
narrow streets, fluttering tricolores and bilingual signage are
reminders of Akaroa’s French heritage.
Famous for its
Hector’s Dolphins and nature cruises, Akaroa has grown as a
tourist destination over the past decade and now offers a great
selection of accommodation, activities, restaurants, cafes, shops
and galleries.
On the harbour
you can swim with the dolphins, jet boat, hire a boat, go sea kayaking
and sail on a classic 85 year-old, 50ft gaff rigged ketch.
For those who
prefer to stay on land, there are plenty of activities to enjoy
– guided tours to the inner and outer bays, a penguin colony
and seal colony and a Banks Peninsula country farm. Go mountain
biking, play petanque on the village green, or hire a moped or rental
car and explore the back streets of Akaroa village and the many
bays and settlements which fringe the harbour. Don’t forget
your camera, and allow sufficient time for sightseeing along the
way and in Akaroa!
What is Destination
Akaroa?
Destination Akaroa is a new company founded in 2004 specifically
to cater for independent travellers to the Banks Peninsula.
We are passionate
about the Peninsula and have made our home in Akaroa. As the three
principals of the company, we have 30 years’ experience in
the New Zealand tourist industry and have great pleasure in welcoming
you to our hometown. Take a break, come and share the magic with
us and take home wonderful memories of a special place and holiday.
We can arrange
the following:
- Accommodation
- Tours
- Rentals
- Jet boat
harbour tours (summer months)
- Sea and harbour
kayaking
- Harbour cruises
- Dolphin swimming
- Penguin colony
tours (Oct – Jan)
- Fishing charters
(half and full day)
- Water ski
school
- Boat hire
(1/2 day minimum)
- Transport
hire
- Farm tours
- Nature tours
- Guided town
walks
- Scenic guided
walks
- Go-karts
(off-road)
- Quad bikes
(off-road)
- Mountain
bike hire
- Kayak hire
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