Ingrid's Guidebook
Activity
Awesome world class Mosaic garden.
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70 Rue BalguerieThere is a lovely 1.25 hour return walk from the end of the Akaroa Bay in Children’s bay. Be sure not to miss the wild animals along the way! 😁
Childrens Bay
There is a lovely 1.25 hour return walk from the end of the Akaroa Bay in Children’s bay. Be sure not to miss the wild animals along the way! 😁
A lovely spot to walk to from the town. Great views of the bay and surrounding area.
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Akaroa Lighthouse
145 Hempleman DrA lovely spot to walk to from the town. Great views of the bay and surrounding area.
Food scene
Sweet As Bakery
63 Rue LavaudGreat pastries and bakery items Pretty good coffee too
Akaroa Butchery And Deli
67 Rue LavaudGreat produce locally sourced. Go in and check it out.
Good variety of Indian fusion cuisine. Lovely environment.
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Mandala Restaurant
40F Rue LavaudGood variety of Indian fusion cuisine. Lovely environment.
The best spot for a Sundowner! Nice simple food and great atmosphere. A local hangout. Views across the bay. Must book on weekends
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Harbar Beachbar & Kitchen
83 Rue JolieThe best spot for a Sundowner! Nice simple food and great atmosphere. A local hangout. Views across the bay. Must book on weekends
Activities
Great to spend an hour or too trying your skills. Minimum cost and fun for teens and adults alike.
Akaroa Bowling Club
Rue JolieGreat place for a stroll and to see the native bush. Look out for the bellbirds and Tuis
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Garden of Tane
Rue JolieGreat place for a stroll and to see the native bush. Look out for the bellbirds and Tuis
Historic light house. Stroll from the house along the waters edge to this iconic lighthouse. Then up through Garden of Tane back.
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Akaroa Lighthouse
145 Hempleman DrHistoric light house. Stroll from the house along the waters edge to this iconic lighthouse. Then up through Garden of Tane back.
Sightseeing
Lighthouse Road
Lighthouse RoadDrive or steep walk. Great for Ebikes and continue to lighthouse