Alison & Ross's Guidebook - our beautiful area
Sightseeing
We love visiting the gardens here, and in summertime have a snack.
26 locals recommend
The Giants House
70 Rue BalguerieWe love visiting the gardens here, and in summertime have a snack.
Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdLocally owned and operated by an original Akaroa settler's family
This is an excellent collection - started as a private interest - Well worth the drive - then on to the beach :)
9 locals recommend
Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum
1146 Okains Bay RdThis is an excellent collection - started as a private interest - Well worth the drive - then on to the beach :)
An easy walk - lovely heritage trees. Continue on to the Britomart Memorial
10 locals recommend
Garden of Tane
Rue JolieAn easy walk - lovely heritage trees. Continue on to the Britomart Memorial
Fabulous penguin experience (in season) Kayaking or on foot visits.
9 locals recommend
Pohatu penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd
8 Rue BalguerieFabulous penguin experience (in season) Kayaking or on foot visits.
An amazing collection of Maori and European history.
9 locals recommend
Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum
1146 Okains Bay RdAn amazing collection of Maori and European history.
Sightseeing
Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdLocally owned and operated by an original Akaroa settler's family
Great local history - interesting area movie with Maori and European history
11 locals recommend
Akaroa Museum
71 Rue LavaudGreat local history - interesting area movie with Maori and European history
Food Scene
Offering full day or part day courses - a fabulous experience with Ant and Lou
The Akaroa Cooking School
81 Beach RdOffering full day or part day courses - a fabulous experience with Ant and Lou
Peninsula General Store
40E Rue LavaudOften the local's coffee spot !
We love the Asian fusion food here. Try the Pani puri, and fish curry if they appeal :)
6 locals recommend
Mandala Restaurant
40F Rue LavaudWe love the Asian fusion food here. Try the Pani puri, and fish curry if they appeal :)
Food Scene
A good fair feed - locally owned - try for an outdoor or winter seat at sunset time :)
21 locals recommend
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdA good fair feed - locally owned - try for an outdoor or winter seat at sunset time :)
Food Scene
A good fair feed - locally owned - try for an outdoor or winter seat at sunset time :)
21 locals recommend
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdA good fair feed - locally owned - try for an outdoor or winter seat at sunset time :)