Harbour village with a French heritage.
Banks Peninsula, about 1.5 hours
Founded by French settlers in 1840, Akaroa keeps French street names. Harbour cruises show Hector’s dolphins, the world’s smallest.
Listings are for identification and discovery; confirm opening hours, prices and details independently before visiting.
| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Riccarton House and BushRiccarton | Historic house | Victorian homestead with an ancient native forest remnant. |
| Canterbury high countryWest of the city | Farm life | Sheep stations on the plains and foothills. |
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