Akaroa

The Akaroa Webcam is a live webcam from Akaroa with weather data and is sponsored by Dolphins Akaroa. Akaroa is a town on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is 82 kilometres by road from Christchurch, and is the terminus of State Highway 75. Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbour and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills, Akaroa is a popular resort town. In summer the temporary population can reach 7,000 which places stress on the water supply which is entirely dependent upon rainfall on the hills. Although sailors from the hastily-despatched HMS Britomart proclaimed British sovereignty over the South Island at Akaroa in 1840, the area was settled that same year by French settlers who had intended to establish a colony. The area still has a French influence, reflected in many local placenames. Many Hector's Dolphins may be found in the harbour, and 'swim with the dolphins' boat tours are a major tourist attraction. The French settlement was known as Port Louis-Philipe; before 1840 it was also known as Wangaloa. The name Akaroa is Kāi Tahu Māori for 'Long Harbour'. View the Akaroa Webcam

14 °C


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Wind0.21 m/s
Cloudiness0 %
Temperature (min/max)14/14 °C
Pressure1017 hpa
Humidity68 %
Last update: 06 Mar 2026 @ 14:19

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  • The Akaroa Cooking School 2012-07-12

    Located in Akaroa, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

    The Akaroa Cooking School is situated opposite the main wharf of Akaroa, New Zealand, and has breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding hills. Our aim at The Akaroa Cooking School is to show students that cooking can be fun, and something to be shared with family and friends, and should not be considered a chore. There will be plenty of fun and laughter during the day as you learn to cook, and we pride ourselves on using only the finest quality and the freshest of fresh local produce. Cooking classes are conducted in a relaxed environment as students are taught to create dishes from the daily menu.READ MORE

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    Located in Akaroa, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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