Flea bay

Flea bay, close to Akaroa, is home to the largest Little Penguin colony on the mainland. Take a tour with Francis and Shireen to see the penguins or take a sea kayaking or scenic nature tour. www.pohatu.co.nz

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High tea

If you want to explore more of banks peninsula you can make a tour and rest at this marvelous place where you they serve a delicious devonshire tea.

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Farmtour at Paua Bay

For a true farmlife experience you can book a farmtour at Paua Bay. Meet Sue & Murray Johns, their sheep and their dogs and come to where the land meets the sea. www.pauabayfarmtours.co.nz

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Restaurants

We have our own Italian restaurant in Akaroa which is run by our son, Steve. We make our own chorizo, bresaola, smoked salmon and bacon. In the garden at the top of the hill, next to the vineyard, some of the herbs and vegetables used in the restaurant are grown. Our specialty is tasty tapas [...]

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Akaroa Village

Kokopu Estate is only two minutes by car (a 15 minute walk) from Akaroa Village. The village offers a host of attractions for visitors and we have our own restaurant, Vangionis Trattoria and Bar, plus there are art galleries and a selection of shops to visit. For more information about Akaroa, visit the Akaroa Web [...]

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