Akaroa

Akaroa Little River Kaitorete Spit

Akaroa

Court House Frank Worsley Rue Jolie St Peters

 

Akaroa

Akaroa is a village on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is 82 kilometers by road from Christchurch, and is the terminus of State Highway 75.

 

the lighthouse

According to the March 2001 New Zealand census of population and dwellings, the permanent population was 576, a decrease of 69 since 1996. The village has a high (31%) ratio of residents aged over 65 years.

 

Catholic church

Photos of the Anglican church

Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbor and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills, Akaroa is a popular resort village. In summer the temporary population can reach 7,000 which places stress on the water supply which is entirely dependent upon rainfall on the hills.

 

bowls

Although sailors from the hastily-despatched HMS Britomart proclaimed British sovereignty over the South Island at Akaroa in 1840, the area was settled that same year by French settlers who had intended to establish a colony. The area still has a French influence, reflected in many local place names.

 

sports field

Many Hector's Dolphins may be found in the harbour, and 'swim with the dolphins' boat tours are a major tourist attraction.

 

Dolphin Cruise

 

 

gourmet dining

The French settlement was known as Port Louis-Philipe; before 1840 it was also known as Wangaloa. The name Akaroa is Kāi Tahu Māori for 'Long Harbour'.

 

Frank Worsley, a local hero

His Story

 

The Old Shipping Centre

Photos of the Old Court House

 

French car

 

flying the French flag

Photos of Rue Jolie

 

 

whaling tripot

 

 

the artist

 

 

fun in the sand

 

school uniform

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

war memorial

 

 

bank

 

 

 

the gardener

 

 


Court House Frank Worsley Rue Jolie St Peters

Akaroa Little River Kaitorete Spit

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