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A very pleasant evening. The food was excellent, the service was attentive, but not crowded. The dishes were beautifully presented, cooked to order, and tasted great. Although a little expensive, you will feel that you get what you pay for.

Who knew Staveley had such an interesting history. This is a lovely cafe - obviously more popular when overseas visitors are here! Recommend stopping here before going to the interesting second shop in Mayfield

Located on the Banks Peninsula southeast of Christchurch, it is a 1.5-hour drive from Christchurch.  

The following is a travel guide to Akaroa:

Transportation

From Christchurch to Akaroa, you can choose to drive yourself, with beautiful scenery along the way, and you can also take Summit Road to overlook the crater. You can also choose to join a local one-day tour.

Attractions

- Akaroa Lighthouse: The red and white lighthouse is a sunset shooting point.  

- The Giants House: A sculpture world made of mosaics.

- Iron animals on the hill by the sea: a paradise for children.

- Akaroa Harbor: You can take a cruise here to watch dolphins, seals and other marine life.  

Food

- Ma Maison: Provides comprehensive Western food such as seafood and barbecue, and there is a children&#39;s playground at the door.

- Tini Gin Bar&amp;Eatery: Cocktail bar, pizza and burgers, good location.

- Akaroa fish and chips: Reputation is split, it is recommended to order fish and chips.

- Bully Hayes: It offers seafood cuisine from all over the world, seafood rice and seafood platter are worth a try.

Accommodation

You can choose to stay in Akaroa town or other places on Banks Peninsula. #Creative Incentive Plan to share 10,000 yuan in cash

#Creation incentive plan to divide 10,000 yuan in cash 👍 Recommended reason: retro-style landmark lighthouse, overlooking the best punching point in the harbor! 📍 Acaroa Lighthouse (Akaroa Lighthouse) Located on the harbour side of the small town of Acaroa on New Zealand&#39;s South Island, it is a 19th-century wooden lighthouse originally built on the eastern side of the peninsula, but was later demolished and relocated to its current location. Although it is no longer used as a sailing lighthouse, it is still one of the landmarks of Acaroa, standing here overlooking the entire Acaroa harbour and enjoying the blue waters and the volcanic peninsula in the distance. 📖 Online rumors VS Real experience 🧐 Some travel notes on the Internet think that this is just an ordinary lighthouse, nothing special. But if you really go, you will find: ✅ The lighthouse has a full sense of history! It witnessed the sailing era of Akaroa, the wooden structure is well preserved, and the retro wind is full. It is an excellent harbour view attraction! Climb up the hillside and have a wide view, you can see the magnificent scenery of Akaroa Bay.🌊🌅✅ Suitable for leisurely strolling &amp; taking pictures! The red and white color scheme of the lighthouse is very photogenic, next to the bay, and the shots are postcard-level 📸⸻📅 Play Raiders: Best time &amp; Suggested itinerary ⏳ Best time to visit 📌 All year round ~ Akaroa&#39;s climate is mild, no matter which season comes, you can see the beautiful scenery! 📌 sunset 🌇 ~ The most recommended time period, the sunset is sprinkled on the sea, and the lighthouse silhouette is super romantic! 📍 It is recommended to play time: 30 minutes - 1 hour 🔹 Lighthouse punch card &amp; harbor view ~ Suitable for easy walking, enjoying the scenery of Akaroa Harbour 🌊🔹 Photographing holy place ~ The retro red and white color matching of the lighthouse + invincible sea view, suitable for concave shape 📸🔹 Walk nearby ~ Walk to the harbor, Look at the moored sailboats and feel the French-style town atmosphere 🚶&zwj;♂️⸻🍽 Food Guide: What to eat near the lighthouse? 📍 Ma Maison 🍷 Sea view restaurant, very close to the lighthouse ✔ Recommended: Mussel soup 🦪, Lobster pasta 🦞🍝📍 The Brasserie ☕ French restaurant, suitable for a cup of coffee with dessert ✔ Recommended: Can Song 🥐, Handmade jam toast 🍓🍞📍 Bully Hayes 🥩 Suitable for sea view dinner ✔ Recommended: Black gold abalone 🐚, New Zealand steak 🥩⸻🏨 Accommodation strategy: Recommended hotel near the lighthouse 🏡 Akaroa Waterfront Motel 🌊 Very close to the lighthouse, the room can directly see the sea 🌅🏕 Onuku Farm Hostel 🏞 Suitable for hiking enthusiasts, live in the campground on the peninsula, you can watch the starry sky at night 🌌⸻💡 Other Tips ✔ How to get there? 🚶&zwj;♂️ Walk: About 10-15 minutes walk from the center of Akaroa Town, you can see the lighthouse along the bay 🌊🚗 Self-driving: There is a parking lot near the lighthouse, suitable for self-driving tourists 🅿️✔ Note ⚠ The interior of the lighthouse is not open to the outside world, you can only visit outside 📷⚠ There are many mosquitoes behind the sun. It is recommended to bring some anti-mosquito spray 🦟⸻⏳ Summary: Is Acaroa Lighthouse worth going? ✅ One of Acaroa&#39;s landmarks, with a long history, and the red and white lighthouses have a super retro feel! 🏚️✅ The best viewing attraction overlooking the harbor, the sunset is super romantic! 🌅💙✅ Very close to the center of the town, suitable for a relaxing walk and take beautiful photos! 📸📍 If you come to Acaroa, you might as well walk to the end of the harbor to see this lighthouse that witnesses history and feels the tranquility and romance of the town! 🌊🚢

Electric Kitchen Espresso & Eatery

This is a French restaurant in the small town of Akaroa. Akaroa is located on the Banks Peninsula. The whole town has a French flavor and is where the early French gathered. Many streets and restaurants have French names.

Electric Kitchen Espresso & Eatery

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