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Lighthouse · Akaroa, Canterbury
Akaroa Lighthouse
Wooden lighthouse built in 1880 at the harbour entrance, 82 metres above sea level, and moved in sections to the village tip at Cemetery Point in 1980.
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About Akaroa Lighthouse
Akaroa Lighthouse was built in 1880 on a promontory at the harbour entrance, the Akaroa Heads, 82 metres above sea level, and guided ships into the bay for almost a century. When it was replaced by an automatic light, the community decided to save it.
In 1980 the lighthouse was dismantled and moved in sections to Cemetery Point, at the southern tip of Akaroa village, where it was reassembled beside the water. The white wooden tower became one of the village's postcards.
The path there follows the bay edge from the centre, with views over the harbour and the hills across the water. On some days the interior is open to visitors, with volunteers who tell the lighthouse's story; check ahead.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 20 to 40 minutes, including the walk.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the light falls on the harbour. To see the interior, go on a day when it is open.
How to get there
It is at Cemetery Point, at the southern tip of the village, about a 15-minute walk from the centre along the bay edge.
Tip
Combine it with a walk along the bay after the boat trip. The interior is only open on certain days.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Akaroa Lighthouse
Has Akaroa Lighthouse always been in the village?
No. It was built in 1880 at the harbour entrance and moved in sections to the village tip in 1980.
Can you go inside Akaroa Lighthouse?
On some days the interior is open to visitors with volunteers. Check ahead before you go.
Where is Akaroa Lighthouse?
Em Cemetery Point, na ponta sul da vila, a cerca de 15 minutos a pé do centro.