Akaroa

Founded by French settlers in 1840, the seaside town of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula has retained many of its historic buildings and remains a popular destination for visitors to Christchurch. Explore a selection from our collection of both historic and contemporary photographs of this holiday destination.

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A day at Akaroa beach

"... In our family photo albums there are many photos of various gatherings with the families of my parents' friends... In these family friends we found other kids of a similar age we could play with...

Akaroa from above

View looking across towards the centre of Akaroa and across Childrens Bay and French Bay to Wainui on the other side of the bay.

Akaroa Head lighthouse

The Akaroa lighthouse and lighthouse keepers cottage on the promontory next to Looking Glass Bay.

Akaroa Head lighthouse

Exterior of the Akaroa Head lighthouse.

Barry's Bay Cheese factory

Mr Riki Tainui packing weighted curd into hoops before it is tightly packed into blocks at Barry's Bay cheese factory in Akaroa.

Bosshard Gallery

Exterior of the Bosshard Gallery based in Rue Pompallier, Akaroa within a former powerhouse.

Emergency vehicle for Banks Peninsula

View of an emergency rescue vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser, for Banks Peninsula which will be based in Akaroa and manned by the Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade.