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Akaroa Lighthouse – Akaroa loop from Akaroa

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Akaroa Lighthouse – Akaroa loop from Akaroa

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107

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Akaroa Lighthouse – Akaroa loop from Akaroa

01:43

6.07km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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1.30 km

St Peter's Church, Akaroa

Highlight • Religious Site

A sweet little church that has its own special charm

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2.00 km

Akaroa Town Centre

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Akaroa is a small coastal town with French charm on the Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. As the only French settlement in New Zealand …

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2.68 km

Akaroa Lighthouse

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At the small lighthouse you can get a good overview of the bay

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3.56 km

Akaroa Harbour

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As the only French settlement in New Zealand and one of the first European settlements in the country, Akaroa enchants with its beautiful harbor, the Akaroa Harbor, and its colonial …

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3.60 km

Akaroa Main Wharf

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Pearls and trips to the dolphins are offered on the wharf.

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4.00 km

Waterfront Pathway in Akaroa

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7

4.42 km

Akaroa

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Great destination with French charm 🇨🇵

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4.68 km

Daleys Wharf

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Near the I-site and public toilets.

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6.07 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

2.37 km

302 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

1.66 km

1.38 km

605 m

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