If you're craving some intellectual stimulation, make a trip to Maori & Colonial Museum. Whether it's history, culture or beliefs, you'll find plenty of inspiring displays to keep your mind active here.

You'll find this collection of historical artifacts in Okains Bay. Once you've done everything you can at Maori & Colonial Museum, head to nearby Le Bons Bay Beach, and Okains Bay Beach.

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West Fitzroy Apartments

Christchurch City Centre

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Exactly as expected, nice, clean, quite.

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Akoroa NZ is an awesome place to visit, lots of hidden bays to hang out and relax in.

Le Bons Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Le Bons Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Le Bons Bay.

Akaroa Museum

Delve into the past in this fascinating little local museum with its three heritage buildings on the South Island’s Banks Peninsula.

The Giant's House is an amazing living art project by a local artist in Akaroa

Linton The Giant House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Linton The Giant House in Akaroa. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Akaroa Wharf

At this pretty quayside join wildlife-spotting excursions around the Banks Peninsula and enjoy waterfront walks while admiring magnificent scenery.

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Akaroa Lighthouse

For a glimpse of the history of the Banks Peninsula and an hour or two in nature, walk or ride to this historic wooden lighthouse and take in the scenic harbor views.