Guidebook for French Farm, RD 2
Sightseeing
A popular family run friendly business. Great for viewing the hectors dolphins and learning about the Akaroa Harbour from the water
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Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdA popular family run friendly business. Great for viewing the hectors dolphins and learning about the Akaroa Harbour from the water
Well worth booking a tour to this Alpaca farm which is only a two minute drive from our B&B. Frank & Anya own over 130 Alpacas and will share their story with you. Walk and feed the Alpacas by hand and afterwards browse the excellent Alpaca Shop with it's quality products. While you are there take in the breathtaking views of Akaroa Harbour.
Shamarra Alpacas
328 Wainui Main Rd Well worth booking a tour to this Alpaca farm which is only a two minute drive from our B&B. Frank & Anya own over 130 Alpacas and will share their story with you. Walk and feed the Alpacas by hand and afterwards browse the excellent Alpaca Shop with it's quality products. While you are there take in the breathtaking views of Akaroa Harbour.
If you're feeling energetic and like to swim with the dolphins this is a fun thing to experience.
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Swimming with Dolphins
Main WharfIf you're feeling energetic and like to swim with the dolphins this is a fun thing to experience.
Barry's Bay Cheese factory uses fresh, local Banks Peninsula milk for it's consistently beautiful cheese. Stop and watch the cheese making Mon - Thurs (Oct - May) and enjoy complimentary samples and shop their assortment of local wines.
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Barrys Bay Cheese
5807 Christchurch Akaroa RdBarry's Bay Cheese factory uses fresh, local Banks Peninsula milk for it's consistently beautiful cheese. Stop and watch the cheese making Mon - Thurs (Oct - May) and enjoy complimentary samples and shop their assortment of local wines.
Visit the yellow eyed penguins who breed in this area and learn about the monitoring program of nesting boxes as part of their conservation work. There are two evening tour options.
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Pohatu penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd
8 Rue BalguerieVisit the yellow eyed penguins who breed in this area and learn about the monitoring program of nesting boxes as part of their conservation work. There are two evening tour options.
Experience the magnificent natural beauty and isolation of the Akaroa Eastern bays, valleys and coastline on the scenic mail run. Travel 120km weaving in and out of 10 bays from sea level to the crater rim delivering mail to farms and settlements. 5 hr tour Mon - Fri 9am departure $80pp. Book through Akaroa Adventure Centre
Christchurch & Canterbury Marketing Ltd
Experience the magnificent natural beauty and isolation of the Akaroa Eastern bays, valleys and coastline on the scenic mail run. Travel 120km weaving in and out of 10 bays from sea level to the crater rim delivering mail to farms and settlements. 5 hr tour Mon - Fri 9am departure $80pp. Book through Akaroa Adventure Centre
Akaroa i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
61 Beach RdA good place to pop in for local information.
Shopping
Fire & Ice
6 Church StSpecialists in Unique Handcrafted Gemstone Jewellery & Aromatherapy Oils
Akaroa Woolshed Gallery
7 Church StA great place to buy some nice warm Merino/Possum clothing
Ça Bouge Boutique
31 Rue LavaudIf you enjoy shopping for clothes this is a very classy shop to visit.
Essentials
Akaroa Butchery And Deli
67 Rue LavaudA great place to pick up a pre prepared lasagne or pies to reheat.
Akaroa Museum
71 Rue LavaudCaters for most of your needs.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy a round of golf on our picturesque golf course. Clubs can be hired on the day.
Akaroa Golf Club
77 Pawsons Valley RoadEnjoy a round of golf on our picturesque golf course. Clubs can be hired on the day.
The Adventure Centre will give you any information you need to know about the area and provide you with brochures.
Akaroa Adventure Centre
61 Beach RdThe Adventure Centre will give you any information you need to know about the area and provide you with brochures.
The Akaroa cinema is a great place to fill in a wet day. Buy a wine and sit back in your comfy chair.
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Akaroa Cinema Cafe
4 Selwyn AveThe Akaroa cinema is a great place to fill in a wet day. Buy a wine and sit back in your comfy chair.
Arts & Culture
World famous for it's magical mosaic sculpture garden. A must see.
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La Casa de los Gigantes
70 Rue BalguerieWorld famous for it's magical mosaic sculpture garden. A must see.
If you're interested in Maori history this is worth the visit. A local farmer has spent years collecting the contents and is now set up for viewing. Further down the road there is a great sandy swimming beach.
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Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum
1146 Okains Bay RdIf you're interested in Maori history this is worth the visit. A local farmer has spent years collecting the contents and is now set up for viewing. Further down the road there is a great sandy swimming beach.
Food scene
A popular restaurant. Always consistent.
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Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdA popular restaurant. Always consistent.
Popular with the locals.
Right on the beach. Lovely to sit on a warm day as it's quite open.
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Harbar Beachbar & Kitchen
83 Rue JoliePopular with the locals.
Right on the beach. Lovely to sit on a warm day as it's quite open.
La Thai Restaurant
69 Beach RdA great place to eat in or take away.
Best Fish and Chips in Akaroa. Locally caught. During the day you will find them on the main wharf cooking up a feast.
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Murphy's on the Corner
7 Church StBest Fish and Chips in Akaroa. Locally caught. During the day you will find them on the main wharf cooking up a feast.
Popular place with the locals around 10.30am for a great coffee.
Also stock a good selection of health foods.
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Peninsula General Store
40E Rue LavaudPopular place with the locals around 10.30am for a great coffee.
Also stock a good selection of health foods.
L'Escargot Rouge
67 Beach RdA very nice lunchtime stop.
Quaint and small. Bookings essential. The place to go for a special night out together.
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The Little Bistro
33 Rue LavaudQuaint and small. Bookings essential. The place to go for a special night out together.
Only a 10 minute drive from Sunnybrae. Friendly service with a good pub meal.
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Duvauchelle Hotel
6026 Christchurch Akaroa RdOnly a 10 minute drive from Sunnybrae. Friendly service with a good pub meal.
The Common
A favourite with the locals. A very nice lunchtime stop.
Mandala Restaurant
40F Rue Lavaud