Guidebook for Akaroa
Food Scene
Lovely garden to sit and enjoy the sun. Open early for a great breakfast. It gets busy, especially if there is a cruise in town.
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The Brasserie Kitchen & Bar
41 Rue LavaudLovely garden to sit and enjoy the sun. Open early for a great breakfast. It gets busy, especially if there is a cruise in town.
Open during summer, this is the best spot for a sunset drink. Make sure you order the blue cod bites!
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Harbar Beachbar & Kitchen
83 Rue JolieOpen during summer, this is the best spot for a sunset drink. Make sure you order the blue cod bites!
New takeaway shop with the best fish and chips and burgers in town. Try the grilled Salmon too!
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Murphy's on the Corner
7 Church StNew takeaway shop with the best fish and chips and burgers in town. Try the grilled Salmon too!
Open all day, this is a great spot for a group to dine. Book in advance if you can.
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Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdOpen all day, this is a great spot for a group to dine. Book in advance if you can.
New in town, Rona's is super popular. The menu is amazing, sourcing local produce wherever possible. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
The back garden is a lovely place for a coffee or wine during the day too.
Rona's Restaurant, Bar, Cafe & Store
74 Rue LavaudNew in town, Rona's is super popular. The menu is amazing, sourcing local produce wherever possible. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
The back garden is a lovely place for a coffee or wine during the day too.
New Indian/Pacific fusion restaurant, we're yet to try but it comes highly recommended
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Mandala Restaurant
40F Rue LavaudNew Indian/Pacific fusion restaurant, we're yet to try but it comes highly recommended
Great menu with somethingfor everyone. Plenty of seafood options
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Ma Maison Restaurant
6 Rue BalguerieGreat menu with somethingfor everyone. Plenty of seafood options
Arts & Culture
Il-Binja tal-Ġganti
70 Rue BalguerieAmazing garden and mosaic sculptures
Sightseeing
Any of the harbour cruises or dolphin trips are amazing.
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Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdAny of the harbour cruises or dolphin trips are amazing.
Parks & Nature
A great walk from town or drive to childrens bay to make a little shorter. Wonderful views with sculptures along the way to entertain children (life size giraffes, a crocodile and a rhinoceros
Childrens Bay
A great walk from town or drive to childrens bay to make a little shorter. Wonderful views with sculptures along the way to entertain children (life size giraffes, a crocodile and a rhinoceros
Lots of walking tracks through here - stop in at the information centre to pick up a map.
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Hinewai Reserve
Long Bay RoadLots of walking tracks through here - stop in at the information centre to pick up a map.
Essentials
Closest thing to a supermarket in Akaroa - has most things you might need.
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Four Square Supermarket Akaroa
72 Rue LavaudClosest thing to a supermarket in Akaroa - has most things you might need.
The butcher was awarded for NZ's best ham in 2016. Delicious fresh meat as well as a great selection of cheeses and other specialty foods. Best pies in town too.
Akaroa Butchery And Deli
67 Rue LavaudThe butcher was awarded for NZ's best ham in 2016. Delicious fresh meat as well as a great selection of cheeses and other specialty foods. Best pies in town too.
Entertainment & Activities
Akaroa Cinema Cafe
4 Selwyn AveEnjoy a fabulous afternoon of food and fun - learn new skills and enjoy the fruits of your labour
The Akaroa Cooking School
81 Beach RdEnjoy a fabulous afternoon of food and fun - learn new skills and enjoy the fruits of your labour