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Things to do in Akaroa this weekThursday 15 October

4 tours to book, 8 local favourites and 2 walks and hikes in Akaroa this week.

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Visiting Akaroa?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

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Rain, about 6mm: the best of Akaroa indoors

Ma Maison Restaurant & BarAkaroa · $$$The Grand Hotel AkaroaAkaroaAihe RestaurantAkaroa · $$$Tīni Drinkery + EateryAkaroaBully Hayes Restaurant & BarAkaroa · $$French Farm EstateFrench Farm · $$$The CommonAkaroa · $$The Seafood KitchenAkaroa · $$$

Tours & day trips

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Pōhatu Penguin ToursFrom NZ$85Swimming with Dolphins (Black Cat Cruises)3.5 hrs · Akaroa Harbour · From NZ$180Akaroa Dolphins Nature Cruise2 hrs · Drummonds Jetty, 65 Beach Road, Akaroa · From NZ$70Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise (Black Cat Cruises)2 hrs · 61 Beach Road, Akaroa · From NZ$130

Get outside

Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Akaroa

FreeHinewai ReserveRoute from Hinewai ReserveFreeAkaroa Village Walksabout 30 min
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Akaroa: what's on, answered

What's on in Akaroa this weekend?

No dated events are listed for this weekend in Akaroa yet. Akaroa's tours run every day, and the list below changes as events are added.

What tours can I do in Akaroa?

There are 4 tours and day trips to book, including Pōhatu Penguin Tours and Swimming with Dolphins (Black Cat Cruises).

Where should I eat in Akaroa?

Local favourites include Ma Maison Restaurant & Bar, Aihe Restaurant, Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar and French Farm Estate, and for a drink, The Grand Hotel Akaroa and Tīni Drinkery + Eatery.

Where can I go hiking near Akaroa?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Akaroa include Hinewai Reserve and Akaroa Village Walks.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Akaroa. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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