Akaroa is a popular, originally French settlement, area in Akaroa harbour on Banks Peninsula - just 1 hour and 20 minutes from Christchurch. With French street names and restaurants and spectacular views over the harbour and peninsula, it has become a very popular weekend retreat for locals and is a popular tourist destination also. It is well known for its 'Swim with the Dolphins' tours.

Popular Activities within the Region: Canterbury Cat Harbour Cruises Swim with the Dolphins Sailing Boating and Water skiing Swimming Diving Fishing Horse Trekking Paragliding

Popular Attractions within the Region: Canterbury Cat Swim with the Dolphins Local crafts and Jewellery Local Artists Winerys Sailing Charters Farm Tours Guided walks

Christchurch is a great place to spend a few days. It is vibrant, cosmopolitan and has a wide and varied range of attractions and activities within close proximity.
Within 2 hours: Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Methven, Akaroa, Timaru.

Backpacker Accommodation Providers in Akaroa

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Akaroa Dolphin Backpackers Akaroa Ph: 64 3 304 7136 Bon Accord Backpackers Akaroa Ph: 64 3 304 7782 Halfmoon Cottage Akaroa Ph: 64 3 304 5050 Onuku Farm Hostel Akaroa Ph: 64 3 304 7066

Akaroa Harbour Backpackers Akaroa Ph: 64 3 304 5803 Chez la Mer Backpackers Akaroa Ph: 64 3 304 7024