Exploring Akaroa & The Giant’s House – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 224: Already we have discovered there are so many things to do in Akaroa, but today we are taking it easy to explore New Zealand’s “French” town of Akaroa and see the weird and wacky Giants House!
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After an epic week of doing many wildlife and water activities in Akaroa (just see our Akaroa playlist - ) we are taking the time to explore Akaroa town itself, which is dubbed the French capital of New Zealand.
Our exploration of Akaroa brings us to the Giant’s House in Akaroa – a garden full of mosaic sculptures and water features. It’s the most colourful New Zealand garden you’ll ever see!
After the Akaroa Giants House we venture to the Akaroa Lighthouse. It’s a lighthouse that unusually sits in the middle of the harbour rather than at the end of it.
So what do you think of the New Zealand town of Akaroa? Would you add Akaroa to your New Zealand itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Day trip to Akaroa, Christchurch, N.Z.
We're making a French connection in this video where we head on a day trip to Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula in Christchurch, N.Z. - first settled by French and German immigrants in the 1840s.
Akaroa Lighthouse HD
View from the rocky beach across the bay to the lighthouse.
Banks Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
2.50pm
Season: Winter
Temperature: 18ºC, 64ºF
Elevation: 1m, 3ft
Barometric Pressure: 991.48 hPa
GPS: S43º 48' 33.6, E172º 57' 39.7
Directions:
Head out of Christchurch on Colombo St, travelling thru the Cashmere Hills and Governors Bay. Turn left onto Gebbies Pass Rd, then left again onto Christchurch Akaroa Rd (Hwy 75). Follow this all the way to Akaroa, a picturesque coastal town on the Banks Peninsula.
Approx. driving time: 1½ hrs.
A Glance of Akaroa Lighthouse, the South Island, New Zealand
Shot on Jan 24, 2017. Akaroa, Canterbury, the South Island, New Zealand. Flown by DJI Mavic Pro. Music by Dj Jasty.
Akaroa LightHouse, New Zealand 2008
Akaroa Lighthouse, New Zealand 2008.
Akaroa Head Scenic Reserve
The original Akaroa Lighthouse started operation on the headland of Akaroa Heads in 1880. One hundred years later, it was moved down to Akaroa Township, after being replaced by an automated light.
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Visit Akaroa - Day trip from Christchurch | Sailing Akaroa Harbour
Visit Akaroa, a quaint seaside town near Christchurch. Stroll along the waterfront, see the lighthouse, or take a sailing trip on the harbour. Check out our blog post about Akaroa here:
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Lighthouse Road, Akaroa
Driving down Lighthouse Road, Akaroa, New Zealand.
Akaroa Head (Lighthouse original location).
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Lighthouse Rd, Akaroa
Driving down Lighthouse Rd towards Akaroa.
Things to Do in Akaroa in 360 - New Zealand VR
See the awesome landscapes and things to do in Akaroa in 360 degrees in this VR video of Akaroa in New Zealand! Watch in 4K for the best results.
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Trying to figure out where to go in New Zealand? Check out Akaroa in 360 degrees in this virtual reality slideshow. These are the landscapes, sights and things to do in Akaroa in New Zealand presented in a 360 video of Akaroa , New Zealand. Watch in 4K for the best results.
See the Akaroa's Pohatu Penguin Tour, Akaroa Jet Adventures, Akaroa Sailing, Coast Up Close Tour, Fox II sailing, The Giant's House, NightSUP, e-biking in Okain's Bay and more captured with a VR camera.
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Akaroa Head Reserve Walk
A quick walk we did in Akaroa down to the site of the old lighthouse (which is now gone).
Akaroa Storm Surge
Akaroa Storm Surge - Filmed evening of March 4th 2014
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Motorcycle trip on the Banks Peninsula near Akaroa New Zealand
Akaroa Hiking Adventures
New Zealand is absolutely stunning! Especially, Akaroa. Such lush, green country filled with so much beauty I almost wanted to cry. The air is so fresh, skies so blue, and the sound of nature so pure. Enjoy watching this hike up Purple Peak trail to Stony Bay Peak. It was such a beautiful day!
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A day at Akaroa NZ
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First time to visit Akaroa, a day is not enough to explore and experience what the place can offer. We had Lunch at La Thai Restaurant.. the food is not bad neither too good ????♀️. We went for a cruise for 2hrs to see some of the sea animals. Had a short walk from town center to Akaroa Lighthouse. And before we hit the road we ate at Waffle haus! Thank God we found this place! the waffle is so nice with unlimited coffee on the side.. what else i can ask for??!????☕???? It was a great adventure, hoping we can come back and experience what we have missed at Akaroa.????
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