Akaroa
Travel Guide





Visit Akaroa

Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Akaroa Criterion Motel
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Akaroa Village Inn
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Akaroa Village Inn
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Akaroa on the Beach Apartments
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Akaroa Vista
Reviewed on 22 May 2025
Popular places to visit

Akaroa Wharf
At this pretty quayside join wildlife-spotting excursions around the Banks Peninsula and enjoy waterfront walks while admiring magnificent scenery.

Akaroa Lighthouse
For a glimpse of the history of the Banks Peninsula and an hour or two in nature, walk or ride to this historic wooden lighthouse and take in the scenic harbor views.

Linton The Giant House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Linton The Giant House during your trip to Akaroa. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Akaroa Museum
Delve into the past in this fascinating little local museum with its three heritage buildings on the South Island’s Banks Peninsula.
Pohatu Penguin Habitat
Enjoy an outing to Pohatu Penguin Habitat during your stay in Akaroa. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Banks Peninsula Track
You can take time to visit Banks Peninsula Track during your travels to Long Bay. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise

Akaroa Dolphins 〜 Harbour Nature Cruise

Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise
