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Akaroa

Originally a French settlement, the streets in Akaroa have French names

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Akaroa sits at the edge of a beautiful harbour inside the eroded crater of a huge extinct volcano. Originally a French settlement, the town is elegant and full of character. The streets have French names and local restaurants focus on French cuisine. The French settlers who arrived to establish the town in 1840 thought they were the first colonists of a new French territory, however the Treaty of Waitangi was signed just days before they arrived, which gave Britain sovereignty over the whole of New Zealand. Visit the Akaroa museum and take a self-guided walk to see historic cottages. Harbour cruises provide a chance to view dolphins, penguins and fur seals.
Functional facts: Approx. population 600, information centre, restaurants, bank.

In Akaroa:

Other towns near Akaroa by road:

Christchurch (82 minutes)
Lyttelton (92 minutes)
Kaiapoi (93 minutes)

Other towns near Akaroa by rail:

Akaroa does not have any rail stations.

The nearest rail station is in Christchurch (82 minutes)

Other towns near Akaroa by air:

Akaroa does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Christchurch (82 minutes)

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