Akaroa is an historic French and British settlement situated in the heart of an ancient volcano on the French Bay, just 85 kilometres from the city of Christchurch. There are 650 inhabitants.
Today Akaroa exudes historic charm, and to visit it is to take a step back in time.
The Akaroa Civic Trust has been working since 1969 to preserve Akaroa’s history and character.
You can walk to the town’s narrow streets at tranquil charm with little cottages with lovely gardens.
There are many streets and cottages with french names. [edit text][editors]
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