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‘Inside Out’ Akaroa House & Garden Tour 2018
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 2:06 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
Akaroa and the surrounding bays are known for their fabulous gardens and historical cottages, and the Inside Out Akaroa House & Garden tour is one not to be missed. Not only does it allow you to view a diverse range of interesting gardens, it also ... More >>
Akaroa Hosts Seaweek Events
Monday, 19 February 2018, 12:23 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
Seaweek has become a regular annual fixture on the Akaroa events calendar and 2018 is absolutely no exception. The theme of the 2018 Seaweek is “Toiora te Moana – Toiora te Tangata – Healthy Seas, Healthy People”. More >>
Akaroa Frenchfest 2017
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 11:08 am | Akaroa District Promotions
When someone mentions the name ‘Akaroa’ it immediately brings to mind a small French flavoured town by the sea, and for good reason. Rich in French history, street names signposted as ‘Rue’, and French flags scattered throughout the village, ... More >>
Akaroa Voted Australasia's Best Cruise Destination
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 9:35 am | Akaroa District Promotions
"Testament to a great community" is how Akaroa District Promotions Executive Officer, Hollie Hollander, described Akaroa's win in the 2017 Cruise Critics’ Awards. Akaroa was named Best Cruise Destination in Australia and New Zealand. What an accolade ... More >>
Akaroa -a ‘Top 5’ Cruise Destination
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 11:44 am | Akaroa District Promotions
Akaroa has been named as one of the Top 5 cruise destinations in Australia & New Zealand at the inaugural Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. The awards are based on customer feedback submitted on the Cruise Critic website over the past year. More >>
Akaroa celebrates 175 years
Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 5:27 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
Akaroa will roll out the blue, white and red carpet in August as it celebrates 175 years of organised settlement. The Banks Peninsula Township is Canterbury’s oldest European settlement and the 175year celebrations will showcase the rich cultural ... More >>
Finding common ground - Akaroa and the Cruise industry
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 10:10 am | Akaroa District Promotions
Finding common ground - Akaroa and the Cruise industry Akaroa welcomed more than 130,000 cruise ship visitors in the 2014/15 season. Whilst there’s no denying the numbers are great news for the region’s economy, catering to the needs of the visitors ... More >>
New Akaroa Harbour Brochure Launched for Seaweek
Monday, 2 March 2015, 4:30 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
Why is Akaroa Harbour Special? The answer to this discussion-provoking question has been summarised in a new brochure launched this week by the Akaroa District Promotions. “The impetus for this initiative arose when it was recognised that there was a ... More >>
Inside Out – Akaroa House & Garden Tour 2014
Monday, 29 September 2014, 2:33 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
Media Release Inside Out – Akaroa House & Garden Tour 2014 a look into Akaroa’s finest backyards, front yards and homes. More >>
Abundance at the Akaroa Harvest Festival!
Monday, 14 April 2014, 12:08 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
The rain was no match for Akaroa’s great community spirit, with hundreds turning out to celebrate the Akaroa Harvest Festival last weekend. Gumboots were the footwear of choice as locals and visitors alike enjoyed a true taste of the peninsula - gourmet ... More >>
Abundance at the Akaroa Harvest Festival!
Monday, 14 April 2014, 12:04 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
The rain was no match for Akaroa’s great community spirit, with hundreds turning out to celebrate the Akaroa Harvest Festival last weekend. Gumboots were the footwear of choice as locals and visitors alike enjoyed a true taste of the peninsula - gourmet ... More >>
Akaroa Village Inn Developer wins Akaroa Photography Comp
Monday, 24 March 2014, 5:29 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
An avid photographer with strong links to Akaroa has won the Akaroa District Promotions 2014 Photographic Competition - 'Akaroa. If you love…summer’. More >>
Harvest time on the Peninsula
Monday, 10 March 2014, 12:51 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
Harvest time on the Peninsula Forget Master Chef and the Great Food Race - when it comes to producing great food, Akaroa is the place to be! The third Akaroa Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday April 12, showcasing the abundance and diversity ... More >>
Seaweek Speaker in Akaroa
Monday, 17 February 2014, 12:22 pm | Akaroa District Promotions
Seaweek Speaker in Akaroa The coast has been a great determiner of Akaroa’s economy, heritage and culture and in June New Zealand’s newest marine reserve will be opened. In celebration of all things coastal, Akaroa will host renowned marine expert, Professor ... More >>