Akaroa, Historic harbor town in Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
Located within an ancient volcanic crater, Akaroa extends along the eastern shore of its namesake harbor with hills rising on every side.
French naval captain Jean François Langlois established the settlement in the 1840s, marking the first and only French colonial attempt in New Zealand.
The French heritage remains visible through colonial architecture, street names in French, and traditional celebrations throughout the calendar year.
Visitors can reach Akaroa via an 85-kilometer drive from Christchurch, with regular bus services and guided tours available daily.
The waters of Akaroa Harbor contain a resident population of Hector's dolphins, the smallest marine dolphin species in the world.
Location: Christchurch City
Founders: Jean François Langlois
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
GPS coordinates: -43.80414,172.96819
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49
House (Formerly Oinako House)
930 m
Gaiety Hall
622 m
Akaroa Kinman cannon
797 m
Ethels Cinema, Cafe & Bar
772 m
Statue of Frank Worsley
820 m
Akaroa Pharmacy
49 m
Akaroa Art Gallery
176 m
Shops
139 m
Windermere
293 m
Akaroa Community and School Library
769 m
The Giant's House
662 m
Langlois-Eteveneaux House
128 m
Akaroa Coronation Library
603 m
Akaroa photography shop
178 m
House
151 m
Pompallier House
263 m
Donnet House
858 m
Blythcliffe
254 m
Bank of New Zealand Building
159 m
Beach Road Bridge
860 m
Narbey House
714 m
Masonic Hall
1.1 km
Courthouse
103 m
Rue Jolie Bridge
953 m
Waeckerle Bridge
23 m
Waeckerle Bridge
372 m
Akaroa War Memorial
220 m
Customhouse
168 mReviews
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