| To get to Akaroa, there are several alternatives. Garden City Helicopters can fly guests from Christchurch International Airport directly to Akaroa. Limousine or charter bus hire can be arranged by many Christchurch hire companies. There are regular scheduled bus tours and commuter buses. When driving to Akaroa, allow at least 80 minutes travelling time, however, because of the spectacular views and many places of interest you will probably spend several enjoyable hours "exploring" your way to us. Accommodation: - Apartments sleep 1 - 4 people
- Modern designer kitchen
- Underfloor Heating
- Hairdryers
- Stereo System
- Seaside balconies /courtyards upstairs or down!
- Fantastic Waterfront Position
- Two bedroomed apartments capture the style and essence of Akaroa.
- The Bruce Apartments are sheer pleasure (please note two Bruce Apartments fully cater for disabled persons)
The site of the first vineyard in New Zealand! Akaroa Harbour Wines are carrying on a great tradition with case 1997 just released and equal to New Zealand's finest. Akaroa Salmon, Crayfish, Beef, Lamb, Venison and fish all are prepared in Akaroa's restaurants to meet the most discerning diner. Sea and glistening waterfront splendours provide the atmosphere for Akaroa's restaurants. Try the award winning; Bully Hayes, C'est la Vie, The Dolphin, Café de la Mer, L'Hotel, The Power House, Akaroa Winery and the famous French Farm vineyard. Banks Peninsula Is a very distinct geographical feature of New Zealand. Jutting 80km out into the Pacific Ocean. It is the eastern extremity of the South Island.
The Eastern Bays of the peninsula will provide fantastic opportunities of viewing the sun rising from the sea marking the start of the new millennium! The Peninsula was formed by the violent eruptions of two volcanoes and has had a remarkable history of human occupation. It has been the home to the Maori for centuries. It was the first sighted by Captain Cook in 1770 and named after his botanist which gives us a clue to its rich flora. It was a signing point of the Treaty of Waitangi. In 1840 French settlers arrived in Akaroa. The Akaroa Village Inn is situated in the very heart of New Zealands only genuine French settlement. Some 63 French settlers stayed and established what is one of New Zealand's most beautiful towns, one with a totally french flavour. Streets have French names and there are descendants of the original French families living in Akaroa. Akaroa's Langlois Eteneneaux house is the oldest in Canterbury, Akaroa is in fact the oldest town in Canterbury. The First vineyard in New Zealand was established here. The nations first Catholic Church and the Akaroa Village Inn itself was built on the site of New Zealand's first residential Hotel "The Bruce" established in 1842. Akaroa from its harbour to its tussock peaks is truly unique and although close to Christchurch needs time to explore. French Settlement, Museum, Historic houses, Okains Museum - renowned for its Maori collection, Onuka Marae a fully carved Maori meeting house and beautiful churches. Explore and learn our countries history, it's all here!
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