Best things to do in Akaroa?
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Best things to do in Akaroa?
Hi All
We are off to Akaroa on Saturday for the long weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary
I cannot wait - i think i have been there once before when i back packed about 12 years ago.
Would love to know of peoples favourite things to see there or places to go?
Sazzle1979 x
We are off to Akaroa on Saturday for the long weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary
I cannot wait - i think i have been there once before when i back packed about 12 years ago.
Would love to know of peoples favourite things to see there or places to go?
Sazzle1979 x
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Re: Best things to do in Akaroa?
Hi All
We are off to Akaroa on Saturday for the long weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary
I cannot wait - i think i have been there once before when i back packed about 12 years ago.
Would love to know of peoples favourite things to see there or places to go?
Sazzle1979 x
We are off to Akaroa on Saturday for the long weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary
I cannot wait - i think i have been there once before when i back packed about 12 years ago.
Would love to know of peoples favourite things to see there or places to go?
Sazzle1979 x
2. Take a short drive (5 min) to the Maori Pa, the drive is lovely the view is great and the Pa is interesting.
3. Play Petanque (French Bowls) in the public Petanque area (take own bowls)
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Re: Best things to do in Akaroa?
1. Carry on past the lighthouse to the Britomart monument.
2. Go back to Duvauchelle and have a walk up Onawe Pa.
3. Go to Barrys Bay cheese factory.
4. Have the awesome fish and chips at Akaroa Fish and Chips.
2. Go back to Duvauchelle and have a walk up Onawe Pa.
3. Go to Barrys Bay cheese factory.
4. Have the awesome fish and chips at Akaroa Fish and Chips.
#4
Re: Best things to do in Akaroa?
All the above plus...
http://www.akaroa.com/activities/giants-house
http://www.akaroa.com/activities/giants-house
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Re: Best things to do in Akaroa?
Lovely place Akaroa. Check out for deals on bookme for harbour cruises, dolphin watching etc
http://www.bookme.co.nz/bookings/chr...ure-cruise/493
http://www.bookme.co.nz/bookings/chr...phin-watch/590
http://www.bookme.co.nz/bookings/chr...ure-cruise/493
http://www.bookme.co.nz/bookings/chr...phin-watch/590
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Re: Best things to do in Akaroa?
Might be a bit cold but as above the dolphin boat is worth a go
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Re: Best things to do in Akaroa?
Hi Sazzle, Akaroa is one of my favorite places in NZ, it's very scenic and I thoroughly enjoyed the interesting old houses and taking in the views. I think I find it so thrilling because as a young woman I read about Shackleton's Antarctic expeditions. Shackelton's navigator, Frank Worsley is from Akaroa, and the house where he grew up is still there, with a plaque identifying its famous connection.
http://www1.ccc.govt.nz/council/agen...Attachment.pdf
Also, on the road to Akaroa you'll pass the small town of Little River. There's a small art gallery, and a cafe, where you can get out stretch your legs and have a coffee.
http://www1.ccc.govt.nz/council/agen...Attachment.pdf
Also, on the road to Akaroa you'll pass the small town of Little River. There's a small art gallery, and a cafe, where you can get out stretch your legs and have a coffee.