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Okains Bay Museum has one of the finest collections of Maori artefacts anywhere in the world.
Akaroa village boasts colonial architecture, galleries, craft stores, and cafés.
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Hugh Wilson, the manager at Hinewai Reserve, has documented much of the natural history of volcanic Banks Peninsula which is home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.
Akaroa is one of New Zealand’s first European settlements, with many fine examples of early architecture.
Part of the Akaroa Museum has displays and a short film to help explain Akaroa’s past — its Maori history, French settlement, and British sovereignty. Akaroa is recognised as an exceptionally well preserved example of an early colonial village.
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Relax or take part in the many activities that are on offer. to Akaroa
The French and English lived in settlements alongside each other, and this can still be seen today in the division of French and English street names. However, Akaroa has always been a multicultural port with settlers from all over Europe and beyond, creating the beautiful ambiance still found in Akaroa today with charming historic cottages, abundant gardens and groves of vineyards, olives and walnuts. To make the most of your time in Akaroa, to understand the unique history and culture of the area, in stories that tell New Zealand’s history from a unique perspective it is recommended that you visit the Akaroa Museum and take your family and school groups for an in-depth history tour with expert local guide and The Seventh Generation from that very first French settler, Marie Haley of The Seventh Generation ContentTours. provided by The Seventh Generation – Akaroa History and Nature Tours
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the original name, means the great food storehouse of Rākaihautū who was the first explorer to claim and settle this area. He chose Banks Peninsula out of all of the South Island for its great abundance. Later the area was named Banks Peninsula in honour of Joseph Banks, the naturalist on Cook’s voyage of discovery.
The first conflict involving a European captain in intertribal warfare happened here in Akaroa harbour and altered the course of New Zealand’s history, the Te Rauparaha Brig Elizabeth incident at Takapūneke. This sad tale was driven by musket trading and greed resulting in the death of 200 people and led to the first British Resident and eventually the Treaty of Waitangi.
The gallery held a heritage exhibition from their archive of navy uniforms and arms from the Norman conquest.
Interestingly, those Norman conquerors had only recently descended from Viking conquests of northern France, Norman deriving from the Old Norse language for ‘North Men’. It was also settlers from Normandy who made up a large proportion
Onuku church, built in 1876 stands as a memorial to the first signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in the South Island.
Here’s a few examples of French words we use every day, in bold: I visit a restaurant and order a salad from the menu.
Akaroa History
Beginning in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the French ruled England and began to influence the language and law. When the English became the dominant colonising force in the world, with an empire upon which the ‘sun never set’, that French influenced English language has become predominant in the world with 1 in 7 people speaking the language.
HISTORY Akaroa and Banks Peninsula has an incredibly rich history. Māori waves of exploration, settlement and conquest, rich culture and traditions as well as intertribal warfare and bloody massacres. European trading, sealing and whaling led to settlement and farming, with the first planned settlement in the South Island and the only French settlement in New Zealand.
Etienne Francois LeLievre is a well-known French colonist who arrived as a blacksmith on the whaling boats and built the first European whare (cottage) in Akaroa township, up the street now known as Rue Balguerie. There he planted his Napoleon Willow cutting. He was with Langlois when the French whaling captain made a treaty purchase of Banks Peninsula from Māori chiefs in Lyttleton Harbour in 1838. The first signing of Te Tirity O Waitangi was on the shores of Akaroa Harbour, such was its importance at the time, at Onuku Marae. Only two and a half months later, learning that the French settlers ship was on its way, Governor Hobson sent the Britomart Frigate to Akaroa to raise the Union Jack to demonstrate British sovereignty for the first time in the South Island. The French settlers delayed by a storm and unable to enter Akaroa Harbour due to light winds, had spent a week in Pigeon Bay before returning to Akaroa to discover the British flag had been flying for only 5 days!
FRENCH INFLUENCE ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Akaroa is the only French town in New Zealand, and the first French settlement in the Pacific, but if history had worked out a little differently there could have been a French South Island and an English North Island, imagine! We see around the streets of Akaroa, road signs and shops named romantically with French inspiration, but what we don’t imagine is how deeply the French culture, language and law had already infiltrated the customs that New Zealand inherited from Great Britain.
The near total destruction of the forests (down to 1% remaining) has led to a strong culture of conservation and environmental protection to restore the natural beauty and abundance that Akaroa is known for today.
In fact, 30% of English words are of French origin, with 7000 French words directly used in the English language.
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Akaroa is one of the best places in the South Island for school trips and educational family holidays. Where else can you find three of the most important historic monuments in New Zealand, a marae, the largest private reserve with public walking tracks, important conservation projects working towards a Predator Free New Zealand, a museum and adventure activities all minutes from a hub of European culture! Akaroa has it all. And with international boarders closed or restricted for some time to come, Akaroa offers a unique alternative for history, language, social studies, geography, and natural sciences to name just a few. There are accommodation providers and camps that can host school groups of any size. Banks Peninsula is a biodiversity hotspot, created through millions of years as an island ecosystem, it has a warm and wet microclimate that is very different to the Canterbury plains, and the sheltered harbours and bays create beautiful scenery to get away from work and the classroom and experience a different reality.
Premier local guide, historian, ecologist and storyteller - Marie Haley - is now offering school education field trips in Akaroa. The field trips allow students to uncover New Zealand’s history, geology, ecology, mātauranga Māori and unique French settler culture.
French language died out in the second generation of the French settlers, with the flood of immigrants from all over Europe, the Italian Vangioni (store), Portuguese Rodrigues (Maderia hotel), Polish Kotlowski (road), and Scottish Bruce (apartments) have all become landmark names in Akaroa that you may recognise.
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The natural quiet of Banks Peninsula, with no overhead flights, limited traffic and industry create a peaceful backdrop upon which the native birdsong and sounds of nature predominate. Something many people experienced for the first-time during lockdown, is the normal every day tranquillity here.
3 of the French who arrived in Akaroa on the Comte de Paris.
When the French settlers arrived many of them were not aware that they had been beaten in the ‘race for Akaroa’, continuing to live under French law in a British colony. The settlers carried on their settlement plans, with the French treaty standing for another 10 years until the arrival of the Canterbury Settlement in Christchurch.
Akaroa has such a rich heritage and culture; it is recommended to make the most of your time in Akaroa by visiting the Akaroa Museum and book your family or group on a tour with expert local guide, Marie Haley of The Seventh Generation.
The French town was ruled by French law and the streets were laid out under French planning to 12 meters – not feet! Akaroa is one of the few places in New Zealand where there is not the ‘Queen’s chain’ of public land to 20 meters above high tide, rather in the French end of town land is privately owned to the high tide mark.
The French claim to Akaroa did not triumph but French language, law and customs are still deeply integrated. French landing camp made of ships sails, where the monuments on Beach Road stand today. The Seventh Generation Education Adventures with Marie Haley seated centre front. Experience a deep connection to history and place, built upon new understanding.
Students can learn about the first Polynesian settlers to Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the geological foundations of Canterbury, the biodiversity hotspot that is Banks Peninsula. Visit Takapūneke, the location of the Brig Elizabeth Te Rauparaha massacre. Learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Ōnuku Marae, and the British declaration of sovereignty of the South Island at the Britomart Monument in the ‘Race-for-Akaroa’. These stories are woven together and bought to life in a vision of understanding by an expert storyteller and seventh generation French descendant, drawing on your students own imagination and creativity, creating a unique connection to personal inquiry. With decades of work in community conservation and trained as an ecologist, Marie can arrange visits to internationally renowned Hinewai Reserve and Wildside Project for students to build a deeper sense of connect to nature conservation concepts. Our local guide has had many years of experience in operating tours with school groups of all ages. You can fully rely on her to provide the best possible experience for your students to learn about the history and nature of New Zealand in an engaging way, so that they leave with more knowledge, a deeper sense and understanding for New Zealand and inspired with hope for the Recommendedfuture. by a Christchurch Te Kura: “Your kōrero was informative and considerate! It was rich in history, well detailed, and researched. It served as a reminder of just how important it is for students to learn about where they come from and the stories from where they reside. Such learning out of the classroom is invaluable and necessary! It allows learners to make connections and better understand the world around them. Our students were able to visualise and better comprehend the events which had taken place in Akaroa and make connections with what happened then and what continues to happen in Aotearoa, New Zealand.” To plan your school’s itinerary contact Marie today thesevenethgenerationnz@gmail.com or visit www.theseventhgeneration.org For 20% discount use Promocode: Akaroa20
4 Takapūneke Reserve is at the southern end of Akaroa township, still known to most locals as ‘Red House Bay’ for it’s red house that sits on the waterfront. It is a gentle 15-20 minute walk along Beach Road, past the Akaroa Lighthouse and Britomart Monument that leads you to the site of the Brig Elizabeth Te Rauparaha Itmassacre.islittleknown (perhaps especially by locals) that Takapūneke is one of the most important historic sites in New Zealand. In the 2005 document Takapūneke – the other Waitangi historian John Wilson states that Takapūneke and Akaroa constitutes the ’missing link in the story of the Treaty of Waitangi.’ Onuku Chair Rik Tainui said at the opening ceremony that it should be the “Waitangi of Te Wai Pounamu”, ”I can see this site taking its rightful place as one of the most significant landmarks of Aotearoa”. Takapūneke is considered to be the first involvement of Europeans directly in intertribal warfare, and a role that was played with devastating results. This incident led to the first discussions of European laws in New Zealand and as a direct result in 1833 the first British resident to New Zealand, James Busby, was sent out to the Bay of Islands. (ref: Evison, Te Wai Pounamu) In 1835 James Busby had 34 chiefs sign He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tirene: the Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand. This was the document that was used to call up the chiefs again in 1840 to sign the Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of TakapūnekeWaitangi. was registered in 2002 as a wahi tapu (sacred) site with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT). In 2018 the Takapūneke Reserve Management Plan was adopted and a co-governance group, including members of Ōnuku Rūnanga and representatives of Christchurch City Council, was formed to implement the Reserve concept master Theplan.restoration plan is underway in joint management with CCC and Onuku Runanga, to restore the mana and mauri to the land and to the people. The design is founded upon kaupapa Māori concepts with significant pou Pou Tū te Raki o Te Maiharanui, which was unveiled on the first Matariki public holiday in 2022. This piece was written by Marie Haley local historian and guide at The Seventh Generation, more information can be found at theseventhgeneration.org/takapuneke/https://
Public gathered for the unveiling of Pou Tū te Raki o Te Maiharanui.
Takapūneke Reserve
Photo: The Seventh Generation
520 AKAROA MUSEUM Be intrigued by unique objects and stories from Banks Peninsula’s past. Explore three new exhibitions: Ngã Taenga Mai: Arrivals, Land and Sea, and Tales of Banks Peninsula. OPEN DAILY FROM 10.30 AM, ADMISSION FREE. Located in the heart of Akaroa, at 71 Rue Lavaud, opposite the 4 Square Store. Phone: 03 304 1013 Email: akaroa.museum@ccc.govt.nz Website: www.akaroamuseum.co.nz Explore our exhibitions, including Salute to Adventurethe Frank Worsley story, and our heritage buildings.
HINEWAI RESERVE 632 Long Bay Road R.D.3 Akaroa 7583 Aotearoa/ New Zealand Hinewai Reserve is a surprisingly large area of regenerating native forest right on the rugged back doorstep of Akaroa Township. https://www.hinewai.org.nz/ https://happenfilms.com/fools-anddreamers
Akaroa Reserves
Hugh and young visitor meet a local tree wētā unique to eastern Banks Peninsula.
Reasonablepoints. care is needed – some stretches of track are steep and can be slippery, and you walk them at your own risk. Travel is on foot only. Following a severe weather event in December 2021, and a very wet 2022 winter, repairs are continuing to the damaged parts of the track network. But most are walkable again. Beyond the roads and the carparks, vehicles are banned. This includes mountain bikes, although they are allowed on Purple Peak Track between Rue Balguerie and Brocherie’s Road, and along Misty Peaks Track across the adjacent City Council Reserve to the south of Stony Bay Road. Short walk or long, you can see a lot.
Photo Credit Marie Haley
About 50 hectares are under magnificent old-growth forest, mostly red beech / tawairaunui. It might be hard to grasp that only 3 decades ago the reserve was weedinfested marginal farmland, infested with New Zealand’s worst agricultural weed, gorse.
The Maurice White Native Forest Trust which looks after this land initially purchased 109 hectares in 1987. Since then, many additions have greatly enlarged the reserve. Hinewai staff also look after the adjacent Native Forest Restoration Trust’s Purple Peak Curry Reserve. Including those 200 adjacent hectares, the regenerating area totals around 1500 hectares, ranging from sea level (on the coast of Stony Bay) up to the subalpine summit of Taraterehu/Stony Bay Peak (806m), the most prominent peak along Akaroa’s high eastern skyline. Maurice White, founder of the Trust fund which made Hinewai possible, lived to see the reserve flourish. He died in 2019, just a few weeks short of his 96th Birthday.
The Trust’s primary goal is the protection and restoration (by natural regeneration) of native vegetation and wildlife. Conservation values come first. However, visitors have always been welcome without charge and without needing to ask permission provided they do not compromise the priority conservation goals.Thereserve has a publicly accessible walking track network of about 20 kilometres, linked to Akaroa by Purple Peak and Curry Tracks and by Long Bay and Stony Bay roads. All the tracks are well signposted. The longest of the circular routes requires several energetic hours but there are lots of shorter options. If starting on foot from Akaroa, a whole day would be best. The main entrance (Wahanui) is on Long Bay Road, about 7 Kms from Akaroa but up and over a 630m Pass, a nice challenge for mountain bikers and about 15 minutes by motor vehicle. This road is sealed all the way; other roads are shingle. From Wahanui Gate there is a 5-minute walk down to the Visitor Centre and the start of the numerous walking routes. Maps can be cheaply purchased at the Akaroa I-Site https://www.visitakaroa. com/ or picked up free at any reserve entry
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Most of the reserve is a mosaic of native forest in various stages of recovery.
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It’s noteworthy that the reserve generates more of its operating income from carbon credits than the land ever did through farm production. Another source of income is Banks Track, Akaroa’s famous 3-day walk which starts and finishes in the town and which traverses Hinewai and neighbouring farms. There is comfortable and quirky accommodation along the way, wildly diverse scenery from the tops to the coastline, pack cartage every day (at no extra charge) and an informative selfguiding booklet, (also part of the deal).
Hinewai’s highest ground, Taraterehu/Stony Bay Peak and Purple Peak Saddle, reflected in Brocherie’s pond.
Photo credit: Hinewai Reserve
Manager/Kaitiaki Hugh Wilson, realising that gorse can aid the restoration of native forest which establishes in its shelter and which in time shades and kills the exotic scrub, took the then controversial decision to use the gorse as a temporary “nurse canopy”. The results are obvious now, even to the most sceptical.
Birdlife is thriving – you will readily hear and see for example bellbirds, brown creepers, tomtits, kererū, grey warbler, fantails, riflemen, kingfisher, harrier hawks and many more. Tūī have re-established reasonable numbers again, and so have New Zealand falcons after many years of absence. There are native lizards too, and fish, and innumerable invertebrates, among them butterflies, and a huge diversity of moths, dragonflies, wētā, cicadas and stick insects.
www.bankstrack.co.nz Hinewai Reserve Manager/Kaitiaki Hugh Wilson August 2022
8 From 1880 the Akaroa Lighthouse kept vigil at the north head of Akaroa Harbour. A wild and windy location to be sure. From the 82m cliff top it warned sailors of the perils of the sea and the treacherous coastline below. The magnificent 8.5m hexagonal tower belongs to a bygone era and fittingly there is a romance about this old beacon. As you climb up through the levels of the interior you can imagine how the lighthouse keeper, on dark and stormy nights, ensured that the intriguing mechanism of weights and pulleys kept the light scanning and beaming across the vast ocean. The mechanism was made in Scotland and the lens ground in France. Today you can visit the lighthouse in a far more accessible location. Take a short walk from Akaroa’s main wharf or drive along Beach Road to the southern end of town. A recently refurbished interior adds sparkle and the photos displayed on the walls shine a light on the special moments of its working life as well as its removal and relocation to TheAkaroa.lighthouse is open (weather permitting) on Saturdays 1-3pm, Sundays between 10am and 12pm. After Christmas until the end of January it will also be open 10am -12pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Entry is $5pp , children under 14 years free. For group bookings outside these hours phone Kevin 03 303 7058 / 027 434 6971 or Ben Akaroa033048008Lighthouse Preservation Society
Photos: EJCrew Photography
Heads up for Akaroa’s Historic Lighthouse
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In 1860, in order to keep in touch with the rest of the world, the early settlers established the ‘Akaroa Literary and Scientific Institute.’ The colonists would no doubt have appreciated the sentiments expressed by C.S Lewis in the much more recent play ‘Shadowlands,’ ‘we read to know we are not alone.’ Fifteen years later in 1875, on land gifted by Dr. Daniel Watkins at number 103 Rue Jolie, they opened what is now the historic Coronation Library. Reports suggest the library was a popular meeting place. Minutes of early meetings record the excitement of selecting books and newspapers from overseas catalogues, the sacking of a drunken librarian and the challenges of retrieving overdue book fines. Over time, ‘The Ladies Room’ also became a welcome sanctuary for local women from their very busy and demanding lives and is today a focus for our collection of New Zealand authors’ work. The room itself has been largely restored in keeping with its original layout and function. By 1911, with extensive repairs needed, a grant from the government was received to commemorate the Coronation of King George V, hence the origin of the name ‘Coronation Library.’ For over a hundred years, the building served as the community library before this service was relocated to the high school in 1989. In 1998, the Coronation Literary Institute Inc was established by willing and dedicated volunteers, who in conjunction with the Christchurch City Council, ensure the building is kept in good repair and open to the public. In addition to maintaining an extensive reference collection (the earliest book dates back to 1802) and the recycling of donated books, the ambiance of the endearing, old building is a popular attraction for visitors to Akaroa. The impending re-opening from a winter break will feature several ‘Spring focus’ activities that should appeal to both visitors and locals alike. These include:
• ‘The Ladies Room’ - historical displays covering local writers of national significance Coronation Challenge activity
The Coronation Library re-opens from mid Spring until about May, normally Tuesday to Sunday from 11.00am. (Hours may vary depending on weather, minder availability etc.) Our volunteer minders once again look forward to engaging with visitors and sharing the story of this wonderful, historic library. Library, 103 Rue Jolie, Akaroa 7520 C/O K. Ward (Chairperson - CLI) Email: hiltonwd1@gmail.com Mob: 0273089719
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• ‘The Evolution of Book Covers - from leather, to cotton, to paper’ Plus other surprises!
Historic Coronation Library (Est. 1875) Coronation
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A five minute drive up Long Bay Road via the Scenic Route takes you to the Akaroa Heritage Park. If you are walking up Woodills Track or rue Grehan from Akaroa, or hiking the Curry Track, then the Heritage Park is the connecting hub. It’s a fortuitous location. Straddling the main ridge between Akaroa and Takamatua, it provides a panoramic view of Akaroa Harbour. It’s an ideal spot for family picnics or a peaceful stroll with a view. Amenities include walking tracks, picnic tables, shelter, tree cover, mowed lawns and a toilet. The four hectare public park opened in 1992 and trees are still being planted 30 years on. The transformation from paddock to bush is amazing. Individuals, family groups and local schools have all contributed. Planting a commemorative tree is always an option. It’s a wonderful way to remember a loved one or a special occasion and support the park. With local support and the help of the Christchurch City Council the park and its trees will continue to flourish. Enquiries are welcome: phone 02102365508 or 3048445. Jeremy Buchanan
Nature park with a view 1992 2022
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Hundreds of Rodent Traps for the Akaroa Trap Library and the Banks Peninsula Rodent Free Trust. Hub Waiting (Refurbished).Bench
Tui Feeders & Weta Hotels
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LOCATION: Christchurch City Council Depot, Duvauchelle. Corner of Pawsons Valley Rd and Akaroa Road (Route 75). EMAIL: info@amst.co.nz CONTACTS: Howard Wilson (Chairman) ph: 027 4079 559 John Oliver (Secretary) ph: 027 4900 181@akaroamenshedtrust Wainui Book Exchange (before and after renovated/repurposed Phone Box.)
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Health
The Akaroa Mens Shed Trust (AMST) is a registered charity, inaugurated in 2012 and had its official opening in 2016. The objectives of the AMST is to advance education by establishing, maintaining and operating a Men’s Shed with equipment and resources in which men can share their knowledge and skills applicable to practical projects. Its purpose is also to improve the psychological well-being of men through their participation in projects specific to the Men’s Shed, and hence to be of benefit to the community. It is a member of the New Zealand Menzshed organization. The AMST meets on Saturday mornings between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. The shed may be open on other days of the week such as Thursdays and Fridays by arrangement, notified to members. It carries out a broad range of Community Projects and provides a Safe workshop environment where members from all over the Banks Peninsula can also do their own projects.
Old French Cemetery first consecrated burial ground in Canterbury.
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12 Akaroa CruisesNatureHarbour • Hector’s dolphin guarantee • Akaroa’s most spacious, stable boat • Free tea and coffee 0800www.blackcat.co.nz436574 Open daily from 7.30amfor Breakfast, Coffee or Tea. Large selection of freshly made savoury andsweet items available. Dine in or takeout. Frozen Fruit Flow Yoghurt & Premium Kapiti Ice cream. Ph 03 304 www.lescargotrouge.co.nz8774 Beautiful Homewares & Gifts Fashion, Toys & Books 60 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa • Open 7 Days • www.potpourri.shop MR PEACOCK 8 Rue Balguerie, www.mrpeacock.co.nzAkaroa033048753 COLOURFUL CLOTHING FOR ALL DESIGNED & MADE IN NEW ZEALAND AylmersStream WalnutStream STATEHIGHWAY75TOCHRISTCHURCH 75 75 GrehanStream ChildrensBayGlen Bay French Bay RUE FRAN S 0 100200300400 500m DRYABSNECHLDR BEACHROAD BEACH ROAD BEACH ROAD MORGANSROAD ATROHANG TCE RUEGREHAN RUEGREHANLIBEAULANEVANGION LANESETTLERSHILLMUTER STREET PENL NGTON PLACE WSULIUJPLATSON STREETLANGLOISLANERUECACHALOTRUERENARD POMP YSPLACE RUE JOL E O NUKUROADHGILTHOUSERD WILLIAMSTREET BRUCETERRACE CHURCHAUBREY FSELWYNAVENUERUENOYERLEURPERCYSTREET NEWTON STANLEYPLACE OLDCOACH ROAD WOODILLSROADEETSTRITHSMAYLMERSVALLEYROAD AUBREY STREET CLARELANE KOWHAIGROVE on way ARMSTRONG LONGBAYROADHEMPLEMANDR B RUEBALGUERIEBENOITRUE RUEBRITTANR UE JOLIE R UE AVAUD VIARDUER CHEMINDUNACHE WoodillsTrack L’Aube Hill Rese ve StanleyPark LANELIEVRELE WALNUT SEAVIEW AreaAkaroaSchool Cemete ry ofGardenTane JubileePark BritomartReseve RecreationGround R UE POMPALLIER OldCemeteFrenchry Onuku Marae & Church 3km BP rack 5km War Memorial To Tourist Drive via Long Bay Road TouristDrive BowlingClub AMEDEURMAN H Cemete y MonumentBritomart Top Holiday10Park AkaroaStationFire C Waeckerle’sGreen The Gaiety AkaroaParkSkate CourtsTennis P Main Wharf 2 4 K D G 2 1 CROIXRUE 3 6 107 7 16 1 14 15 12 13 N E J H A L M 11 58 3 18 19 Dalys Wharf 2022 21 17 P $ Open daily from Admission10.30amfree Hop along toAkaroa Museum www.akaroa.com
M Coronation Library The Library of the Literary and Mechanics Institute.
1 St Peter’s Church built in 1863, transepts added 1877 2 St Patrick’s Church site of the first Mass in the South Island by Bishop Pompallier, built 1864.
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3 Trinity Church First Presbyterian service held in 1857, this church opened in 1886.
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BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER Located on 41 Rue Lavaud Phone 03 304 8585 “Come and enjoy our beautiful garden setting” ALLPRESS COFFEE CRAFT BEER LOCAL WINES FREE WIFI • Voted NZ’s No.1 bucket list activity • Free photos included • Only 12 swimmers maximum DolphinsSwimWithThe 0800www.blackcat.co.nz436574 NZ Blue Pearls grown in our Harbour. Then handmade onsite in our family business. Home of the Blue Pearl, since 1990s. MAIN WHARF AKAROA Phone 64 3 304 7262 BLUE PEARL GALLERY www.nzbluepearls.co.nz www.akaroadolphins.co.nz 0800 99 01 02 HARBOUR NATURE CRUISES MAP REFERENCE 1 MAP REFERENCE 2 MAP REFERENCE 3 MAP REFERENCE 4 MAP REFERENCE 5 MAP REFERENCE 7 MAP REFERENCE 8 MAP REFERENCE 9 MAP REFERENCE 10 MAP REFERENCE 12 MAP REFERENCE 14 MAP REFERENCE 18MAP REFERENCE 17MAP REFERENCE 16MAP REFERENCE 15 Gemstone Jewellery Specialists Aromatherapy Oils 6 Church Street www.fireandice.co.nz Open Daily Akaroa’s Famous Fudge Shop • Over 40 Flavours • Free Tastings! 60 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa • Open 7 Days • www.potpourri.shop MAP REFERENCE 6 www.thegiantshouse.co.nz 68 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa The happiest garden on earth Magical mosaic sculpture garden Open 11am-4pmDailyfrom 1 Oct – 30 April with Summer garden Café 11am-2pm from 1 May – 30 Sep GARDEN OF SIGNIFICANCEINTERNATIONAL FOX II Sailing and Wildlife Cruises Sail with dolphins 027 4144 879 www.akaroafoxsail.co.nz MAP REFERENCE 13 motor garagemotor garage Fuel at City Prices Mechanical Repairs & Servicing Warrant of Fitness Inspections Wheel Alignment P 03 304 7055 E akaroamotorgarage@xtra.co.nz 55 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Fishing Supplies & LPGStorageHardware refer to Banks Peninsula Map overleaf for these activities 22 Seventh Generation Akaroa Nature & History 23 Pohatu Tours & Sea Kayaking 24 Fishermans Bay Garden 25 Shamarra Alpacas Farm Tours 26 Duvauchelle Holiday Park 27 Banks Track – Walking Holiday MAP REFERENCE 19 WALKS Visit or www.akaroa.com for further information. Accessible on foot from Akaroa Akaroa Village Walks Explore Akaroa’s Bush Backdrop – various up to 3 hours A French Cemetery – ¾ hour B Garden of Tane – up to 1 hour C Lighthouse & Britomart Monument – 1 hour D Stanley Park – ½ hour E Boardwalk to Children’s Bay – 10 mins Akaroa Country Walks Heritage Park – 20 mins circular Newtons Falls – 1 hour return Woodills North – 2 hours circular Woodills South – 1½ hours circular Round the Mountain via Curry Track 2½ to 5 hour return options Skyline Circuit – 4 to 7 hours circular Misty Peaks – 4 to 7 hours circular Children’s Bay Farm Walkway – 1 hour return or 3 hours circular Hinewai Reserve 20 kilometres of tracks through regenerating native forest and bush. MAP REFERENCE 20 AMENITIES KEY P AkaroaParking Community Library $ ATMShopping and Restaurants DefibrillatorToiletsAtAkaroa4SquareCampingGroundsRecyclingStateHighway Walking Tracks Akaroa Health Centre PlaygroundFireStationPoliceStationBoatRampBoatShedSwimmingBeachWaterskiLane PASSENGER PICK UP POINT – AKAROA MAP REFERENCE 21 Akaroa’s World Famous Eastern BaysScenic Mail Run Phone 03 304 7500 www.tresori.co.nz 128 Rue Jolie reservations@tresori.co.nz MAP REFERENCE 11
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H Orion Powerhouse Gallery formerly a Power House, is now a venue for concerts and exhibitions.
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G Langlois-Eteveneaux Cottage & Akaroa Museum Built c.1840, this is the oldest house in Akaroa, and probably in Canterbury. Displays explain the history of the house and the people who lived in it. More unique Akaroa history can be found in the adjacent Akaroa Museum.
L The Gaiety built in 1879 by the Oddfellows as a public hall for Akaroa.
N Cemeteries Both the Anglican and Roman Catholic & Dissenters cemeteries have graves from families of early settlers
O nuku Church O nuku Ma¯ori Church, opened in 1878. 5kms from Akaroa. Black Cat Cruises – Harbour Cruises & Swimming with the Dolphins M Peacock – Colourful Fashion made in NZ 3 The Giants House - Sculpture & Mosaic Garden 4 Pohatu Penguins Tours & Sea Kayaking 5 Pot Pourri – Fudge 6 Bully Hayes - Restaurant & Bar 7 Akaroa Dolphins – Harbour Nature Cruises 8 Madeira Hotel – Bar & Restaurant 9 Pot Pourri – Gift Shop 10 L’Escargot Rouge – Deli to Go 11 Tresori Motor Lodge & Apartments 12 The Brasserie – Kitchen & Wine Bar 13 Glowing Sky Clothing – Merino Wool Clothing 14 Blue Pearl Gallery – NZ Blue Pearls 15 NPD Akaroa – Motor Garage 16 Fire & Ice – Gemstone Jewellery Specialists 17 Black Cat – Swimming with the Harbour Cruise Akaroa Museum Fox II – Sailing Adventure Ethels Cinema – Café & Bar Eastern Bays Mail Run - passenger pick up point
J Early Custom House this pit sawn and sod lined building dates from the 1850s. K The Lighthouse completed in 1879, this historic landmark was relocated from the heads to Akaroa in 1980.
13 SH1 Lyttelton Harbour PortLevy PigeonBay LittleAkaloaBay OkainsBay LeBonsBay StonyLongBayBay FleaBay AkaroaHarbour LakeForsyth 75kmAkaroa Te LakeWaihora/Ellesmere DecanterBay PauaBay Te Oka BayPeraki Bay FishermansBay ScenicOtepatotuScenicEllangowanReserveReserve ScenicHay Reserve Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve Okuti ScenicValleyReserve ParkHeritagePeninsulaOnaweAKAROADuvauchelleBayRobinson’sTakamatuaBarrys Bay Wainui Tikao Birdlings Flat Onuku LITTLE RIVER Cooptown PigeonHilltopBay Little Akaloa Okains Bay Le Bons Bay CHRISTCHURCH Motukarara TOURIST DRIVE SUMMIT ROAD Purau Governor’s Bay Lyttelton GEBBIE’SPASS LONG BAY ROAD ReserveHinewai Kaitorete Spit Halswell HarbourDiamond Tai Tapu French Farm 75 75 25 26 27 27 24 23 22 22 21 23 ©AKAROA DISTRICT PROMOTIONS FARM TOURS bookings essential shamarra-alpacas.co.nzPhone:(03)3045141 MAP REFERENCE 27MAP REFERENCE 26MAP REFERENCE 23MAP REFERENCE 22 2021PROMOTIONSDISTRICTAKAROA© www.akaroa.com Akaroa to Christchurch via SH 75. Little River 50 minutes Akaroa 1 1⁄2 hours from ChristchurchChristchurch-LittleRiverRail Trail State Highway 75 Sealed roads Gravel roads 75 Tourist Drive - sealed road Banks Peninsula New Zealand | Te Pa¯taka o Ra¯kaihautu¯ MAP REFERENCE 24 MAP REFERENCE 25 VisitWALKS or www.akaroa.com for further information. Accessible by car from Akaroa Akaroa Summits and Bays Okains Millenium – 15 mins circular Robinsons Bay Reserve – 20 mins circular Ngaio Point – 1 hour circular Saddle Hill – 2½ hours return Okuti Track – 5 hours return Panama Rock – 2 hours 30 mins return or 2 hours circular Te Oka Reserve – 2½ hours one way Heritage Park Walk - 20 minutes circular Hinewai Reserve - 1 hour - whole day 20 kilometres of tracks through regenerating native forest and bush. Department of Conservation Walks Pigeon Bay Walkway - 5 hours return Ellangowan Scenic Reserve - 40 minutes return Hay Scenic Reserve - 30 minutes circular Otepatotu - 15 minutes - 1 hour circular Te Ara Pataka - various walking distances visit www.doc.co.nz PENINSULA ACTIVITIES KEY 21 Akaroa’s Eastern Bays Scenic Mail Run 22 Seventh Generation Akaroa Nature & History 23 Pohatu Tours & Sea Kayaking 24 Fishermans Bay Garden 25 Shamarra Alpacas Farm Tours 26 Duvauchelle Holiday Park 27 Banks Track – Walking Holiday Duvauchelle Holiday Park Family friendly camp with all your camping accommodation & facilities. Phone: 03 304 5777 email:website:office@duvauchelleholidaypark.co.nzduvauchelleholidaypark.co.nz www.akaroa.com
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LUMIERE D’AKAROA Lumiere d’Akaroa was an exceptional free light & installation festival in the Garden of Tane in Akaroa on 22 May 2021. The garden was lit up in various locations along the route with light installations by artists and community groups. What a night to remember - it is worth coming for a long weekend in Akaroa!
THE GIANT’S HOUSE
The Giant’s House is a unique combination of fine art works - sculptures, ceramics, paintings and mosaics, fully integrated into a flourishing , exuberant and quirky garden. Rightfully termed “ the happiest garden on earth “ , it defies explanation , as it is an experience, albeit colourful, surprising, seriously playful , interactive, and a joy to discover for all ages. The garden surrounds a beautiful grand historic house, circa 1880, including an art gallery and Summer cafe , created by artist Josie Martin.
Photo credits to Robin and Andie Photography.
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AKAROA MUSEUM Akaroa Museum reflects the varied and colourful history of Banks Peninsula. Three heritage buildings the LangloisEteveneaux cottage (early 1840s), the Customs House (early 1850s) and the Court House (1878) are part of the Akaroa Museum complex. The Long Harbour, a 20 minute DVD tells of the volcanic origins of Akaroa and its settlement. The permanent collection includes a complete edition of the Akaroa Mail from 1876, nineteenth and twentieth century costumes, photographic and family history archives. Right in the centre of Akaroa, The Museum also has a great gift shop with excellent cards, books and Maori carvings. Open daily 10.30am until 4.30pm.
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The next Akaroa French Festival will be held from the sixth to the eighth of October 2023. The festival commences on the evening of the 6th with the official opening. This is followed by Marche de Nuit – the Night Market, fabulous food and wine vendors, music, dancing and entertainment.
On Sunday, a real taste of France with a street-wide brocante, an opportunity to search for treasure or strike a bargain with local vendors and professionals selling antiques, collectibles and vintage wares. Akaroa French Festival shines a light on all that the Peninsula has to offer and invites you to make the most of this exciting Akaroaweekend.French Festival helps to support local businesses and heritage, to enjoy Akaroa’s amazing French and Māori History take an ‘Akaroa History and Nature Tour’ with The Seventh Generation.
TheDay.festival hub will be at the Akaroa Recreational Ground, where guests can relax and enjoy the Heritage Marquee, a local fashion show and live music while sampling local food and wine.
The Akaroa French Festival is a biennial event celebrating the unique culture and heritage of New Zealand’s only French settlement; the boutique harbourside town of Akaroa.
For the more energetic, french-themed competitions will be held, including cock crowing, a waiters’ race and French games enjoyed by all the family. Saturday evening is party time at Le Cabaret, a variety show to be held in the big top marquee featuring comedians, the Can Can and risqué burlesque followed by great music from New Zealand’s best to dance the night away.
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Saturday begins with ‘Landings’ telling the tales of the many settlers who made Akaroa their home, from the first Maori to the French and German passengers on board the Comte de Paris. A Parade will lead cast and audience to the outdoor stage for the commencement of Market
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Visit the Akaroa Farmers Market every Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm from October to April. Our stallholders offer locally made products award winning olive oils, oak smoked salmon, home baking, jams, sauces, pickles, pastries, dressings, food boards, fudge, muesli, ready to eat smoked BBQ Czech sausages, french crepes and more. For garden lovers Steel Garden Art work and pots. Everybody is welcome, tables and chairs provided, kids games all on the grassed lawn. For more Information on the Akaroa Farmers Market talk to one of the stall holders or contact Neil Barnett. The Akaroa Farmers Market have a new Facebook page to let folk know what’s happening, what’s in season, who’s selling what and any specials stall holders are offering.
LOCATION: St Patrick’s Catholic Church Grounds Akaroa EMAIL: kingfishersmokehouse@xtra.co.nz PHONE: 03 304 8823
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1 Oct 2022 through to 29 Apr 2023
Akaroa Farmers Market
Emergency: Dial 111 Police Non-Emergency: Dial 105 also online to Akaroa105.police.govt.nzPharmacy: 03 304 7002 - call to check, usual open hours 9.30 to 5pm Mon to Sat (Closed Sunday)
Where: Madeira Hotel Carpark When: Saturday November 19th 5 – 11pm, continuing through Summer. Look out for 2023, ask i-SITE, ADP & the locals
Akaroa Night Markets
Helpful Information
Thanks to these St Johns volunteers in our community.
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Community conservation: Regenerate Banks Peninsula is a subcommittee of Friends of Banks https://www.facebook.com/Regenerate-Banks-https://www.friendsofbp.org.nz/regeneratePeninsula
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ARCT: ARCT at Heartlands Akaroa Resource Collective Trust (ARCT) provides, promotes, and supports charitable services that benefit the Akaroa community and surrounding areas. ARCT provides a safe, confidential central drop in space, and facilitates social related services in a holistic way across the community. Heartlands Service Centre 39 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa On the grounds of the Trinity Church. Monday – Thursday 10am to 4pm 03-304 heartlands.coordinator@gmail.com8659 Call Healthline free: For general health advice and information call 0800 611 116 anytime For COVID-19 health advice call 0800 358 5453 ForanytimeCOVID-19 vaccination advice call 0800 28 29 26 (8am - 8pm 7 days a week) Akaroa iSITE Visitor Information Centre: Phone: 03-304 7784 Email info@visitakakaroa.com Opening Times Monday to Sunday: Summer 9am to 5pm and Winter 10am to 4pm 61 Beach Road Akaroa
Akaroa Walks
18 Akaroa has many lovely walks, ranging from short walks to all day strenuous hill climbs, but those tracks are not well marked and brochures are essential for walkers to find and follow their chosen route. The brochures are available at the Akaroa Adventure Centre. For short walks in Akaroa itself recommended is the Garden of Tane for an easy bush walk with delightful views and kids’ playground, or for a longer walk in Akaroa try the Lighthouse and Monument Walk — less suitable for families as there is some road walking. These are walks within Akaroa Village. For a more challenging day in the hills around Akaroa, try the Childrens Bay Farm Walkway and do it as either a 1 hour there and back walk to the Rhino sculpture on Takamatua headland, or continue on to Takamatua itself. For a full day, Round the Mountain is an excellent day circular tramp visiting Heritage Park, Purple Peak Curry Reserve and the option in fine weather to climb Stony Bay Peak, 900m above the town. Tramping boots, water proof jacket, food and water essential on Round the Mountain as this is a real tramp. These are Akaroa Country Walks. Users should be aware that all tracks may be slippery after rain and walking sticks are advised.
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20 Akaroa Activities Akaroa Craft Distillery 45 Rue Lavaud page 28/29 Akaroa Farmers Market ..................... St Patrick’s Catholic Church .............................................................................................................................groundspage 16 Akaroa French Festival 2023 Akaroa Recreation Ground page 15 Akaroa Lighthouse .............................. 1 Hempleman Drive ................... page 8 Akaroa Mens Shed Duvauchelle Bay page 11 Akaroa Museum .................................... 71 Rue Lavaud............................. page 5 Akaroa Night Markets ........................ Madeira Hotel carpark 48 Rue Lavaudpage17 Akaroa Stargazing ............................... 280 Long Bay Road .................... page 26 Black Cat Cruises Main Wharf Akaroa page 56/58 Coronation Literary Guild ................ 103 Rue Jolie ............................... page 9 Fox 11 Sail Akaroa ............................... Dalys Wharf.................................. page 24/25 Hinewai Reserve Long Bay Road page 6/7 Night SUP Akaroa Paddleboarding ... 58 Rue Lavaud............................. page 26 Pohatu Penguins 8 Rue Balguerie page 22/23 Shamarra Alpacas ................................ 328 Wainui main road ............... page 21 Takapūneke Reserve .......................... near Ōnuku Marae...................... page 4 The Seventh Generation 78 Rue Lavaud page 27
A visit to Shamarra Alpacas gives you a healthy serving of cuddles, learning, exploration and the natural therapy of the great outdoors. This is no ordinary trip to an alpaca farm. This is an interactive tour around the ultimate land of cute. Alpaca Farm Tours & Shop Tour times: 11am, 1pm, 4pm Bookings essential: www.shamarra-alpacas.co.nz | 03 304 5141
Unique to Akaroa white flippered PENGUINS
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Shireen and Francis Helps have been awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit medal for their services to conservation.
Photos: Pohatu Penguins & Rob Pine
It all started when the Helps brothers bought Pohatu/Flea Bay as a rundown farm with fallen down fences and covered in gorse in 1969. That is when, during the first night there, they also discovered they had purchased a penguin colony of both little penguins and yellow eyedThepenguins.Helpsfamily had always looked at conserving special areas of their farm still in native vegetation, so early on areas of the Pohatu/Flea Bay property were earmarked for conservation. Areas of significant native vegetation were put into reserves and covenants and easier land was cleared for grazing giving the property a park like appearance including plenty of avenues of native habitat for indigenous species and for the protection of waterways where a wide range of native fish are flourishing. There are different steps to the conservation: grazing sheep, predator control, providing and monitoring nesting sites and rehabilitation. Grazing sheep helps to keep fire risks down and controls preferred introduced predator habitat. A careful management of native habitats became a big part of the farm management and includes monitoring of lizards and insects as well as the monitoring of the extensive penguin colony. Predator control in trapping lines throughout the property is the most crucial part of protection work undertaken.Itstarted more than 30 years ago and it is still going on. Being on mainland cannot stop the fight against introduced killers. After 15 years of self-funded trapping and conservation, the first survey was done in 2000 and with a decent number of breeding pairs which put Pohatu/Flea Bay and the colony under the Unfortunatelyspotlight.oncethe colony was made famous and known to the general public, it quickly became clear that controlling the flux of people coming at random times of day or night looking for penguins was a necessity in order to avoid disturbance and breeding failures. And so was created Pohatu Penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd to help manage this influx and make the general public aware of what is happening and show that we can all do our bit if we put our minds to it. Eco tourism has become a very important part of the management of the property and it has especially helped and will continue to help with the ongoing conservation work at Pohatu.
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Wildlife Cruises
The Fox II has been sailing in Akaroa Harbour for over 25 years! Sail with the dolphins in the crater of an extinct volcano on New Zealand’s oldest gaffed rigged ketch and enjoy the wildlife of Akaroa Harbour up close. Relax and soak up the sun, sea and hills or take part as one of the crew. See Hectors dolphins, yellow-eyed and blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals, albatross and other sea birds. Be surrounded by giant volcanic sea cliffs, caves and rock formations along the journey. A guaranteed highlight of your trip that you will remember for the rest of your life. 027 4144 info@akaroafoxsail.co.nz879 www.akaroafoxsail.co.nz
25 Sailing and Wildlife Cruise Dolphins, Seals, Penguins, Albatross Sail in the crater of an extinct volcano and the Pacific Ocean on NZ’s oldest wooden ketch still100yearsandsailing! Adults: $115 � Children under 16: $55
Stargaze. Learn. Be Amazed. Immerse yourself into the darkness of the Banks Peninsula and the wonders of the Southern Skies.
A truly one of a kind Experience!. Idyllic Akaroa harbour comes to life at night by stand up paddleboard (SUP). NightSUP guidesSUPcurrentlypremierisPaddleboardingAkaroaNewZealand’s(andonly)Nightexperience.Ourarehighlyexperienced and have been operating in Akaroa for many years and are well versed in all SUP safety requirements to ensure you have the very best experience. NightSUP offers a truly unique visual experience while paddling gently around the waterfront in Akaroa as the sun goes down. The custom lighting equipment offers 7 beautiful colour settings at the touch of a button, however as darkness falls it quickly becomes all about what is beneath the boards. We paddle relatively close to shore so you get to watch the scene change below and get an amazing view of the different fish and plant species illuminated beneath. By far the most dramatic of which are the magnificent Stingrays that we often come across. Our guides know where to look for them so the chances of seeing them are very good. This is a bucket list activity for many who travel from all around the world and rave about the experience.
During the day hire a SUP or Hobie Eclipse and head out on the water for a self guided tour of the inner harbour. Our two Hobie Eclipse boards are easily propelled by a stepping motion, have handle bars and are super stable for those that are not comfortable on a SUP. All safety equipment provided along with a detailed briefing prior.
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26 Akaroa Stargazing was created in February 2022 by Luca Devescovi when he moved back to the ‘Long harbour’. He spent the previous two years working in Takapō as an Astronomy Guide at the world-renowned University of Canterbury Mt John StargazeObservatory.with Luca as he takes you on a journey of discoveries. Ask him any questions you might have about our night sky! You will then get to see deeper into space through binoculars and telescope. Stargazing is an all year round activity. What is visible in the night sky varies throughout the year, with cloud cover, and in accordance with Moon phases. On a clear, moonless night, we can see with our naked eyes between 2500 and 3000 stars. One of Akaroa Stargazing’s aims is to promote dark sky preservation. Light pollution, defined as light where it is not needed, affects our health, wildlife, and has huge economic and environmental consequences. Our stargazing location is a short 5-minute drive from Akaroa township, in the picturesque grounds of Akaroa Heritage Park. Check our regular offering or contact us for a bespoke knowledgeNoexperience.priorastronomyisrequired. As sunset times vary throughout the year, tour departures will be set accordingly.
Bookings Essential Shop Location - Arkwright’s Emporium, 58 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Phone - 027 2433243 www.nightsupakaroa.co.nz
M: +6421 024 303 28 akaroastargazing E: www.akaroastargazing.cominfo@akaroastargazing.com
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THE ESSENCE OF AKAROA
Many have told my story. But only one has distilled the essence of this place to make poems that run over your tongue. Songs that sing in your mouth. Every bottle is a taste of this place. Kelp gathered in Wainui, lavender from Little River, rosehips from Little Akaloa, wild thyme from the Peninsula. Locally grown grapes, lemons, and botanicals for gins that are a true evocation of this beautiful place.
I saw the British plant their flags and the disappointment on Capitaine Langlois’ face as he returned too late to claim me for the French crown.
But my tale begins millions of years before names, when two mighty volcanoes rose from the sea. Flows of lava spilled down their flanks, forming land. Over time my fire ceased. Wind and water ground down my vast volcanoes. The rising ocean flooded my extinct calderas, forming the harbours of Akaroa and Lyttelton. My island became a peninsula, connected to Te Wai Pounamu by rocks and sands washed down from the Southern Alps.
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The Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House at 45 Rue Lavaud has been lovingly restored to become a place that feels like home; somewhere relaxing and memorable for our guests to sample our gins and learn about our story. We are excited to have the doors open for you to enjoy and look forward to seeing you soon.
29 AKAROA CRAFT DISTILLERY | TALES OF THE HARBOUR TOLD IN GIN THIS IS MY STORY FIRST THE STORY OF A PLACE. WHANGAROA.AKAROA.HAKAROA.
My slopes became green and thickly forested. My hills rang with the songs of kiwi, kākāpō, parakeets and tūī. Moa roamed. My oceans thronged with dolphins, whales, penguins and kai moana in abundance.
THE LAND & THE SEA
GODS & PEOPLE
I sat with Maui as he fished up Te Ika a Maui. He buried a troublesome giant under my mountains. I feel him stir from time to time. I was here when the first humans came. The Waitaha paddling their waka from Polynesia. Ngāti Māmoe and Ngāi Tahu built their pā and planted their gardens. I was here when Te Rauparaha bought fire and blood to the harbour. I watched the Ngāi Tahu chiefs Iwikau and Tikao sign Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Ōnuku Marae.
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30 Akaroa Retail Akaroa boat shed 81 Beach Road page 40 Blue Pearl Gallery ................................ Main Wharf............................................. page 38/39 EJCrew Photography.......................... Banks Peninsula ................................... page 19 Fire & Ice 6 Church street page 34 Four Square............................................ 72 Rue Lavaud....................................... page 37 Glowing Sky ........................................... 40 Rue Lavaud....................................... page 35 Kingfisher Smokehouse 46 Takamatua Valley road page 36 Mr Peacock ............................................. 3/8 Rue Balguerie ................................. page 31 Pot Pourri 60 Rue Lavaud page 41 Robin & Andie ........................................ 36 Sawmill Road, Robinsons Bay ...... page 33 The Cake Room ..................................... 65 Rue Lavaud....................................... page 32 The Common 65 Rue Lavaud page 32
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32 Katey @ The Cake Room • 0210395669 • meetmeatthecakeroom The Common thecommonakaroa • 65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa www.thecommon.nz
The latest entrant in Akaroa’s gastro scene, The Common opened in September 2022.
• Situated in the heart of Akaroa’s historic French Precinct, The Common serves great coffee, freshly baked treats, French Crepes and Galettes and a Street Food styled menu.
• In the afternoon watch the world go by from our sunny garden bar and enjoy a wine or craft beer (8 taps).
• Situated between The Cake Room and the Akaroa Butcher.
• Check our website or Facebook page to see what’s on tap and our latest menu.
• The cafe and garden bar is the perfect location for a leisurely breakfast, lunch or diner.
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SHOP ONLINE
Phone:NewAkaroaStreet,7520,Zealand033047804
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Fire and Ice showcases a vast collection of jewellery designs from our local artisans along with other New Zealand and overseas artists. We source our natural gemstones, crystals, minerals and pearls from all around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will take pleasure in showing you our extensive range of Gemstone Jewellery, New Zealand Greenstone and Paua Shell jewellery as well as the exquisite New Zealand Blue Paua Pearl. We also stock pure essential oils sourced from around the world and our range of massage oils and synergies are blended on-site by our aromatherapist. We are a retail shop with a difference, providing a spectacular showcase of colour, light and fragrance from the earth. www.fireandice.co.nz
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New Zealand and following centuries old, traditional methods for curing and smoking the fish. Our products are 100% natural. No artificial additives or preservatives are used in the curing or smoking process.
Our Hot Smoked Salmon goes through our cold smoking process first, to impart the distinctive Oak wood smoke flavour throughout the fillets. Once the cold smoking is complete the fillets then go through a hot smoke to “cook” and finish the salmon. Hot smoked salmon is delicious hot or cold for a snack or a whole meal.
Kingfisher SmokeHouse, Takamatua
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Come and see us on a Saturday at the Akaroa Farmers Market at St Patrick’s church garden next to Ca Bouge Boutique
We use the very best daily harvest, fresh Chinook salmon from Akaroa Salmon
The traditional manner of our curing and smoking process ensures that the utmost care and attention goes into the preparation, curing and smoking of our product ~ slow, patient, cool curing and smoking followed by careful pin boning and hand slicing and packaging, means you can be assured of the best possible delicious salmon for your plates.
SMOKED SALMON PATE
36 the centuries old skill of fish curing and smoking is alive and well in the picturesque takamatua valley and Akaroa harbour.
COLD SMOKED SALMON
Neil and Rebecca Barnett founded the original Kingfisher Smoke House in the United Kingdom in 1989. Since emigrating to New Zealand in the early 2000’s, Neil and Rebecca have seen a space for their product and re-founded the business in 2010 using high quality and locally sourced products.
At Kingfisher Smoke House, we let little go to waste. The end pieces and pieces on the skin, of the cold smoked salmon, which are not good enough for our premium packs are gathered together at slicing and blended with one or two choice ingredients to make our delicious Pate.
HOT SMOKED SALMON
Prepared into whole sides, the fillets are dry salted to cure then cold smoked for 24 hours, onsite at the beautiful ‘Old Lavender Farm’ in Takamatua Valley on Banks Peninsula. This time-honoured process preserves the salmon and adds a delicate, sweet flavour, full of natural oils for that melt in your mouth sensation.
37 CHECK OUT OUR GREAT RANGE OF FRESH FOODS, LOCAL AND IMPORTED BEER AND WINE AND ALL OF YOUR GROCERY NEEDS FOUR SQUARE AKAROA - Always looking after the locals. 8am - 6.30pm Sunday - Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday & Saturday Trading Hours Open every day except Christmas Day. Easy Entertaining Freshly Baked Meat Cut Daily Gourmet Pizza Freshly baked breads and croissants. Premium range of French cheeses and fine wines. Hot cooked chickens for your convenience. Bonjour ! CHECK OUT OUR GREAT RANGE OF FRESH FOODS, LOCAL AND IMPORTED BEER AND WINE AND ALL OF YOUR GROCERY NEEDS FOUR SQUARE AKAROA - Always looking after the locals. 8am - 6.30pm Sunday - Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday & Saturday Trading Hours Open every day except Christmas Day. Easy Entertaining Freshly Baked Meat Cut Daily Gourmet Pizza Beer and Wine Freshly baked breads and croissants. Premium range of French cheeses and fine wines. Hot cooked chickens for your convenience. Bonjour ! Meat SnacksCheese SelectionFreshly Baked Meat Cut Daily Beer and Wine
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Located on Akaroa’s Main Wharf this family run Gallery welcomes you with an extensive range of custom-designed Blue Pearl
Thepieces.Blue Pearl is unique to our waters. Our abalone –locallay known as Paua – are the only abalone across the world that successfully produce Blue Pearls. It takes one humble Paua approximately three years to grow a pearl resulting in a lustrous brilliant pearl. Craftsman jewellers work on these rare pieces right in front of you at the Gallery workshop. Every piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that it is a sea-grown Blue pearl. Be sure to visit our audio-visual education centre and learn about the Blue Pearl process. The Gallery also boasts an array of fine South Sea Pearls, amber jewellery, and a trove of other treasures just waiting to be discovered.
Akaroa: Home of the Original Blue Pearl
Blue Pearl Gallery Main Wharf, Akaroa 7520 Ph: 03 304 E.pearls@nzbluepearls.co.nz7262 www.nzbluepearls.co.nz
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41 Located on Akaroa’s main street, Pot Pourri is stocked with a combination of contemporary and classic gifts, homewares and women’s fashion. A great selection of Books, Souvenirs, kids gifts and is home to AKAROA’S FAMOUS FUDGE!! Pot Pourri is home to Akaroa’s FAMOUS Fudge. Made fresh in the Pot Pourri kitchen with over 50 flavours to choose from. We offer FREE TASTINGS! Come and have a taste!! 60 Rue Lavaud Akaroa | 03 3047052 | www.potpourri.shop
42 Akaroa Cafes & Restaurants Duvauchelle Hotel .......................... 6026 Chch Akaroa road Duvauchelle .... page 42 Madeira Hotel 48 Rue Lavaud page 43 Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar .... 57 Beach road ............................................ Page 44 L ‘ Escargot Rouge Deli 67 Beach Road page 45 Aihe Restaurant ............................... 75 Beach Road ........................................... page 46 Mandela Restaurant ...................... 40F Rue Lavaud ......................................... Page 47 Ma Maison Restaurant 6 Rue Balguerie Page 48 The Grand Hotel............................... 6 Rue Lavaud .............................................. page 49 Restaurant | Bar | Bottle Store 6026AkaroaChristchurchRoad For bookings or functions call 03 304 5803 Or 027 661 6610
43 48 Rue Lavaud Akaroa - 03 304 7009 - www.madeirapub.co.nz - facebook: Madeira Hotel Akaroa Gastro Pub - Craft Beer - Live Music - Bottlestore Famous for our steak & burgers! Enjoy our sunny beer garden, renovated dining room or come later for a drink at the top night spot in Akaroa. Courtesy coach avaliable - Light night food and takeaway
44 AKAROAS PREMIER DINING SPOT Relax and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Akaroa Harbour whilst you dine in any of our indoor and outdoor areas. We also offer a sheltered courtyard garden with a children’s play area for families. Extensive menu focusing on fresh New Zealand produce with an innovative mix of traditional and modern flavours. The menu offers a large variety of seafood, award-winning cuisine [2019 beef and lamb excellence award] at prices to suit any budget. To complement your dining at any time of the day we have a comprehensive beverage list with New Zealand Wines, “Monteith’s” and “Tuatara” craft beers on tap and in bottle, cocktails and a large range of non-alcoholic drinks. Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar bringing together great food and beverages with stunning harbour views, welcoming friendly service making your dining experience a memorable and relaxing one. Something for everyone! Open 7 Days year round from 8am Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner or a casual coffee or drink 57 BEACH ROAD, AKAROA PH 03 304 7533 - www.bullyhayes.co.nz ServingAkaroaforover25Years
45 OPEN FROM 7AM YEAR ROUND For all your breakfast and lunch needs. We have a large range of deli style food to eat in or to go. Enjoy a croissant, Croque Monsieur or pain au choc with your morning coffee while taking in our pitcturesque harbour. Great selection of lunch sandwiches, quiches, pies, salads, cakes and to finish it all off - a fruit flow frozen yoghurt or a decadent Kapiti or Tip Top ice-cream in the afternoon sun. 67 BEACH ROAD, www.lescargotrouge.co.nzAKAROA
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We're open for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner MARestaurantMAISON&Bar 2 Rue Jolie, Banks Peninsula 7520 - Phone. 03 304 7668 - Email. dine@mamaison.co.nz
Sea. Ma Maison is one of Akaroa's hidden gems. The dining area is decked out with an open fire and bi-fold doors, so the breathtaking waterfront views overlooking Daly's wharf and the Akaroa Harbour remain uninterrupted.
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Food. Our menu is a culinary expression of this region. The focus is on freshness and simplicity, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Our intent is to create a delicious home cooked meal worth leaving your own house to enjoy.
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50 F’Aerial Arts Kids, teens and adults circus classes in the heart of Little River. Learn trapeze, silks, handstands, hula hoops, juggling, partner acro and more... Birthday parties, hens parties, private lessons, circus workshops - all levels and ages, can travel for ground-based workshops. Come fly with us! Little River Community Hall, Western Valley Road Email: myss.treesagreen@gmail.com Phone: 021 278 @LittleRiverBanksPeninsulaNZ1289@faerialartscircus
51 The craft shop is housed in the old Little River Railway station, with a display of trains and memorabilia from the area available in the display area and the station masters offices. The Railway Trust has sourced various pieces of train wagons and a diesel engine on view next to the old goods shed and hut. We have loads of information on local walks, sites of interest and accommodation to suit all needs. All the crafts are designed and made by Canterbury locals, come and meet them on the counter when you pay us a visit! The goods range from the quirky to the practical, with fruit and veg so fresh you can still feel the sunshine captured in the produce. Open seven days a week, from 9 to 5, in summer. Closed Christmas Day. Winter hours: 9.30 to 4.30pm 4235 Christchurch Akaroa Road in the old Railway Station Building Phone: 03 325 1320 • Little River Craft littleriverinformationstation.co.nzStation LITTLE RIVER Craft and information Station Distance from Christchurch: Around 35 to 40 minutes of beautiful scenic drive. Distance from Christchurch City Centre: 57 KM’s EV charging points in the car park, coffee recharging with secret recipe orange cake and scones at three cafe’s in the village!
52 Banks Peninsula is volcanic in origin and covers an area of approximately 1,150 square kilometres. Two main volcanic groups have crater rims which encompass large inner harbour seas and are surrounded by outer ocean cliffs and many secluded bays and coves. Cattle and sheep farming have been the traditional way of life right across Banks Peninsula for many generations and these farmers live and work amongst some of New Zealand’s most captivating scenery. The terrain is steep and rocky, rising to the crater rim, with vast gentlesloping pastureland overlooking the open ocean. A good grazing regime ensures spectacular views, by suppressing bush and also ensures easy access. However, as conservation and a love of native bird life have grown all over New Zealand, Banks Peninsula farmers are setting aside ever more land and fence this off to create public and private reserves. In these reserves, the Peninsula native trees and bush regenerate remarkably quickly and native birds flourish in abundance. Sheep and cattle are still farmed in the traditional manner right across Banks Peninsula and are a mainstay of the economy. Cattle are relatively selfsufficient, but the sheep require more tender loving care. Farmers move sheep with trained working dogs, who are their pride and joy. If you have the chance to witness a farmer and his dogs bringing a flock of a thousand ewes and lambs across open hillside, it is a sight to behold and you will be in awe of how incredibly they work together. Sheep need shearing, lambs tailing and feet keeping an eye on. Rams at Onuku are given a pedicure before shearing! At the far south eastern end of Banks Peninsula beyond Akaroa, shearing takes place twice a year in traditional woolsheds. The shearing crew is local and is made up of highly skilled shearers, who remove their thick fleeces, and also a ‘rousey’ who picks up the wool, classes it, presses it and sweeps up the excess. On a small farm all hands are on deck on shearing day to help move the sheep from the yard up into the shed. There is a festive atmosphere, much banter and always the crew have loud rock music blasting away to spirit themselves through the day. In springtime, lambs are born on the open hillside and are quite adorable, long and leggy and their tails shake with happiness as they are nursed by their Successfulmothers.conservation requires fence maintenance to keep stock out and constant trapping of the many predators such as rats, stoats, ferrets, weasels and possums, who kill young birds and steal eggs from the nests. Ongoing trapping efforts are being adopted all over Banks Peninsula by farmers and an amazing number of volunteers. A walk through one of the many peninsula reserves is rewarded with native bird sightings and their song. Favourites such as Bellbirds, Kereru, Tui, Silvereyes, Grey Warblers, Tomtits, Fantails, Morepork and Falcons can all be seen and heard, along with very many others. Well known success stories, such as the recovery of white-flippered penguin colonies at Pohatu in Flea Bay are proof that years of dedication and hard work brings amazing rewards. It is this balance of traditional farming, with the development of dedicated conservation work by many of the individual farmers which makes for Banks Peninsula’s stunning scenery and magnificent bird life co-existing in harmony together.
Banks Peninsula Lifestyle - Balancing Traditional Farming with Conservation
On the far south-eastern end of Banks Peninsula, Banks Track offers walkers 3 spectacular days and 3 magical nights. Walkers explore the extinct volcano surrounding Akaroa Harbour, traversing the crater rim to descend, then follow coastal cliff tops along the outer oceanside and stay in secluded bays. From high points there are sweeping panoramas over the open ocean and up the inner harbour sea. This lesser known Kiwi track takes you through lush forests with ancient beech, tree ferns, waterfalls and offers abundant bird life. At night there are cozy fires and one can gaze into magnificent night skies, hear morepork calling and wake to magnificent dawn choruses. There is a night in a penguin sanctuary, with an evening penguin tour and the opportunity to Kayak in a marine reserve with NZ fur seals and hector dolphins. Swim from beaches, in waterfall pools or have a hot bath under the stars in Stony Bay. This 31km walk is self guided and self catered, but the Banks Track team carry the bags! There are a maximum of 16 walkers per day, so it is never crowded and offers the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with New Zealand’s wonderful natural world.
www.bankstrack.co.nz 03 304 7612
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- A unique Kiwi hiking experience!
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54 Our memory card games showcase the beautiful landscape, animals and culture of Aotearoa/New Zealand. NZ IN A BOX® entertaining young and old since 2016! Ages 5-100years, recommended for 2-4 players. www.nzinabox.nz • info@nzinabox.nz • Adhesive Labels • Advertising • Annual Reports • Booklets • Brand Identity (Logo, Business Card, Letterhead) • Brochures • Business Stationery • Calendars • Compliment Slips • Die Cutting • Envelopes • Flyers • Invoice and Docket Books • Loyalty Cards • Menus • NCR Duplicate Books • Newsletters • Notepads • Plan Printing • Posters • Rack Cards • Scanning • Stamps • Stickers • Vouchers DESIGN AND PRINTING PRINTING MADE EASY. 03 769 7929 | design@jamesprint.co.nz | jamesprint.co.nz 141 - 147 Mackay Street, Greymouth
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THE BLACK CAT CRUiSES STORY.... officially started in 1985, with the founding family tracing its Banks Peninsula roots back to the 1920s with a close connection to the Diamond Harbour ferry. Their story starts from the early days when founders Ron and Durelle Bingham started with just one boat, taking 8 customers out for an Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise, Back in the 1980s much was unknown about how a yearround tourism business would even survive in Akaroa, a time of very few international visitors and interest rates of over 20%!
Paul Bingham TODAY Black Cat Cruises offer; Akaroa Nature Cruise and Swimming With Dolphins, in Akaroa Harbour and a Quail Island Escape, Ripapa Island ferry, Diamond Harbour Ferry in Lyttelton Harbour.
''Kaitiakitanga of New Zealand’s native dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin is simply a natural part of who we are. Being the world’s smallest and rarest oceanic dolphin, only found around the shores of the South Island, it has been our role, for almost 40 years as an eco-tourism operator, to help protect and preserve both their space and place, and their survival''
The 80s were also important because it marked the start of a journey to increase awareness of Hector’s dolphins. Whilst kiwi's know how precious they are today, back in 1985 people didn't care for them in the same way they do now. That changed thanks to the efforts of companies like Black Cat and marine pioneers like Professors Liz Slooten and Steve Dawson. As Black Cat Cruises head towards 40 years in business the family and team reflect on the journey they’ve taken together. The one thing that stands true is the importance of people. Their vision has always been to deliver the highest quality of experiences, a culture of excellence, education, entertainment, and safety……and they do this thanks to an extremely passionate and dedicated team. Today they continue to advocate for the Hector’s dolphins. They are the world’s rarest and smallest oceanic dolphin, and only found around the shores of New Zealand’s South Island.
Proceeds go to the New Zealand Whale and Dolphin trust from both the membership and book. FiND OUT MORE Visit their website or store on Akaroa's main Ifwharfyou would like to discover a little more about how we continue to support the Hector’s dolphins you can do this https://blackcat.co.nz/protecthectors/here
Book an Akaroa Nature Cruise or Swimming with Dolphins experience and part of you ticket will go towards research and education for Hector's dolphins Curriculum grade Schools Education Programme and lesson plans Downloadable Banks Peninsula Guide Become a Protect Hector’s Member Purchase a 'Kiwi of The Sea' kids book.
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Akaroa NatureHarbourCruises ADULTSkids$180 $210 Swimming Dolphinswith CALL TODAY 0800 436 574 or +64 3 304 7641 Or book online at www.blackcat.co.nz Find us located on the Main Wharf in Akaroa ADULTSkids$40 $99 The Hector’s dolphins are the world’s smallest and rarest oceanic dolphin, and endemic to New Zealand. As Akaroa’a first nature cruise operator and one of the first eco-tourism companies in New Zealand we strive for better protection for our native dolphins. A portion of our ticket sales goes towards conservation, research and education for the Hector’s Dolphins. Check out ourguaranteedolphinHector’spolicy!Welcome to Banks Peninsula, Home of the Hector’s dolphins. Voted New Zealand’s number 1 wildlife activity Listed as one of the Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in the world
