Title: Akaroa Wharf in Akaroa | Expedia.co.uk [Akaroa Wharf Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Wharf-Hotels.0-l6112958-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Akaroa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Akaroa.d6024120.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Akaroa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Akaroa.d6024120.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Akaroa Wharf Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Akaroa-Wharf.d6112958.Car-Hire-Guide)[Akaroa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa.d6024120.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Akaroa Wharf ![Akaroa Wharf which includes a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/719903df-7b54-4711-930e-1133b44d6f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akaroa Wharf which includes a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/719903df-7b54-4711-930e-1133b44d6f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akaroa Wharf showing a bay or harbour, night scenes and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/6e17d839-7d29-4d96-b6a7-b24a6a5e21cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akaroa Wharf which includes mountains, sailing and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/f96c58e0-694d-4738-b38b-5591f0b94328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akaroa Wharf showing general coastal views, a coastal town and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/98ecd4cb-73b3-42b8-a79a-18801901c54e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Akaroa Wharf Activities [Akaroa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa.dx6024120) --- --- #### At this pretty quayside join wildlife-spotting excursions around the Banks Peninsula and enjoy waterfront walks while admiring magnificent scenery. Spend a day basking in the stunning natural surroundings of Akaroa Wharf. Take leisurely walks beside a glistening seafront and swim in the clean water. Sign up for boat tours around the Banks Peninsula and you might have the chance to swim with dolphins. Akaroa Wharf runs along the west coast of Akaroa and is short walk from the town’s other attractions. The wharf’s paved and tree-lined esplanade is ideal for a gentle stroll. Sit on one of the benches, gaze over the bay and appreciate the uninterrupted views of rolling green hills. Rent a paddleboat or kayak and have some fun cruising on the calm water. At the northern end of the wharf is a sandy beach, where you might want to top up your tan or go for a refreshing dip on a warm and sunny day. Lining the street across from the esplanade are a collection of cafés, fish and chips shops and restaurants. Many have outdoor seating areas and splendid views. Alternatively, bring your own food and enjoy a picnic at the waterfront tables. Be sure to join one of the water-based excursions, which depart from the wharf’s piers and are operated by the town’s tour operators. Visit the dramatic cliffs, millennia-old volcanic formations and remarkable sea caves of the Banks Peninsula. See colonies of blue penguins and fur seals in their natural habitats. Spot sea birds such as albatross, gulls and oystercatchers. Don’t miss the chance to swim with Hector’s dolphins. This is one of the world’s smallest and rarest dolphin species and large pods inhabit the waters of Banks Peninsula year-round. Find other interesting attractions close to the wharf. Learn about the archaeology, ethnology and geology of the Banks Peninsula at the Akaroa Museum. Marvel at the colourful mosaics, sculptures and terraced gardens at The Giants House. Browse works by local artists at the Orion Powerhouse Gallery. Akaroa Wharf is about a 90-minute drive from [Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.d179996.Holidays-City-Breaks) and easy to reach via rented car. Free parking is available at the quayside. Shuttle buses travel frequently between Akaroa and Christchurch. As Akaroa is also a popular cruise ship stop, it’s recommended that you book tours in advance. ### Popular places to visit ![Akaroa which includes a bay or harbour, a lighthouse and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966938/61dac891-1d6c-4ef7-81b5-8e1d3fe7aff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akaroa Lighthouse 4.5/5(3 reviews) For a glimpse of the history of the Banks Peninsula and an hour or two in nature, walk or ride to this historic wooden lighthouse and take in the scenic harbor views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Lighthouse-Akaroa.d553248621526966938.Attraction) ![Akaroa Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112956/272b7647-a7cc-409b-b82f-97d1da6effc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akaroa Museum 5/5(1 review) Delve into the past in this fascinating little local museum with its three heritage buildings on the South Island’s Banks Peninsula. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Museum-Akaroa.d6112956.Attraction) ![The Summit Road around the Banks Peninsula is so scenic and the views are spectacular, even if the roads are a bit gnarly and not for the faint of heart](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610538/1f3412da-4aed-492e-939a-5f7f81d22c02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Banks Peninsula 4.5/5(13 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Banks Peninsula during your travels in Pigeon Bay. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area. 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