French Bay House
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
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Enjoy your stay in this beautiful historic home and garden, lovingly restored with Old World charm, modern conveniences and offering quality bed and breakfast accommodation.
Relax on the verandas of one of Akaroa's gracious old homes or wander around the one acre garden containing protected trees, rare camellias, roses and a small private vineyard. Alternatively, enjoy the elegant guest lounge overlooking the garden and in winter, indulge in the comfort of an open fire.
The property is located just a short stroll from the harborside and its shops and restaurants.
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Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Harbor Wildlife Cruise ![Akaroa & Banks Peninsula, New Zealand]()
Harbor Wildlife Cruise
Harbor Wildlife Cruise
This harbor cruise is one of the most picturesque in New Zealand and gives you the chance to experience the Banks Peninsula's most majestic scenery.
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Swimming with Hector's Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour ![A pair of Hector's dolphins]()
Swimming with Hector's Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour
Swimming with Hector's Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour
The sheltered harbor of Akaroa is an ideal place for a unique encounter with the world's smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins, the Hector's dolphins.
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Akaroa & Banks Peninsula and nearby places
- Christchurch 41 kilometers away
- Hanmer Springs 143 kilometers away
- Arthur's Pass National Park 149 kilometers away
- Kaikoura 166 kilometers away
- Lake Tekapo 202 kilometers away
- Hokitika 203 kilometers away
- South Island 210 kilometers away
- Mount Cook National Park 231 kilometers away
- Punakaiki 231 kilometers away
- Twizel 236 kilometers away