| Akaroa, Banks Peninsula |
Nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, edged by a striking natural harbour and the beautiful Banks Peninsula, Akaroa is ideal for adventure travellers and those simply looking for a peaceful holiday retreat.
This holiday destination, a few minutes from Christchurch, is New Zealand’s only French settlement, well-known for its natural beauty and colonial architecture.
Explore Akaroa’s finest restaurants and cafés, art and craft shops and a range of outdoor activities including fishing trips, scenic cruises, eco tours and much more.
Oceana hotel apartments, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
Akaroa is situated on the Banks Peninsula of the South Island of New Zealand. First settled by the French in the 19th century before the British officially claimed New Zealand. Even today you find the main streets retain their French heritage and some of the early forms of architecture. The boutique shops and businesses along Rue Lavaud, Rue Jolie and the waterfront provide a wide range of goods and services. Akaroa has a cluster of fine restaurants along the waterfront. The food in the township features local salmon, crayfish, beef, venison and lamb. The Bruce Waterfront Apartments have beautifully appointed apartments with full kitchen faciliites and are only 50 metres from the wharf for harbour cruises, sailing adventures and swimming with the rare Hectors dolphin. Several restaurants are within easy walking distance of the apartments.
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