3-Day Akaroa itinerary guide

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Akaroa — French Bay, Akaroa, Canterbury 100120

Top stops to prioritize

Akaroa Fish & Chips
La Thai Restaurant
The Giants House
The Common Cafe & Garden Bar
Akaroa Lighthouse
THAI Trading Rooms Asian fusion & Seafood Restaurant
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
Black Cat Cruises

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Akaroa Lighthouse, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Akaroa Fish & Chips
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
Black Cat Cruises
Main Wharf
Akaroa Dolphins
Ma Maison Restaurant - Akaroa

Day 2: South side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the south side side of town.

The Giants House
Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Mandala Restaurant
The Little Bistro
Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari
Pōhatu penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Onuku Marae.

Akaroa Lighthouse
Onuku Marae
Newton's Waterfall
Akaroa isite Visitor Information Centre
Fox II Sailing
Ecoseaker - Dolphin Swimming & Harbour Adventure Cruises
Hinewai Reserve

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