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Things to do in Akaroa

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Things to Do in Akaroa

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  • The Giant's House

1. The Giants House

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Art Galleries • Gardens
By T5684UDmarkh
What a wonderful time we had viewing the magnificent outdoor mosaic art and gardens that Ms. Josie Martin has created.
  • View of the ocean below

2. Hinewai Reserve

90
Nature & Wildlife Areas
By SIMON_NIHAL
such an amazing project - beautiful to see the native bush gradually being restored; great signage and paths.
  • Coronation Library

3. Akaroa Museum

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History Museums
By Hixie8
An unassuming entrance that you think is simply the side entrance to the old court-house but this place goes on a...
  • Beautiful view on the harbour from the lighthouse

4. Akaroa Lighthouse

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Lighthouses
By kathrynbI3576MQ
(There is a small fee to get in.)
  • Eingang, im Hintergrund kleiner Spielplatz

5. Garden of Tane

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Gardens
By lcj1031
The children's playground has a large slide - something I haven't seen for a while.

6. Meniscus Wines

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Wineries & Vineyards
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By ValentynaVelidchenko
Had a wine tasting of the wines and our choice was ‘Riesling 2015’ , however other wines were beautiful as well.

7. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds

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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
By Michael-4551
The crowd was large, young and old all paying their respects to those who lost their lives in the two World Wars.
  • Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa

8. Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa

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Religious Sites
By Nonapama
Peaceful and conducive to prayer and worship regardless of your faith.
  • wine tasting events

9. French Peak Wines

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Wineries & Vineyards
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By N5351IVelizabethd
This little winery was recommended to us so we stopped in for a wine tasting and platter.
  • New location Beach Road

10. Akaroa i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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Visitor Centres • Boat Tours
By fouraroundtheworld
They also have a great gift shop with plenty of local products and souvenirs.
  • NZ native plantings in front of the house.

11. Fishermans Bay Garden

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Gardens
  • St, Peters interior

12. Saint Peter's Anglican Church

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