Great walking options
There are great walking options close to the estate or in the nearby Hinewai Reserve. The idyllic inlets and deep valleys of the beautiful Banks Peninsula provide spectacular walks and superb photographic opportunities.
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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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Activities in Akaroa
There are lots of activities in Akaroa including cruising the harbour, viewing or swimming with the rare Hector’s Dolphins and horse trekking. The museum is very interesting as is the one in Okains Bay.
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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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Our private garden
Relax in the private garden area which is planted with established trees, roses, rhododendrons and feijoas. The sound of the creek provides a splendid accompaniment to the bellbirds
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Stone fruit orchard
In summer visit our small stone fruit orchard. We grow apricots, cherrys, pears, apples, and plums, and you are welcome to pick and sample the fruit.
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