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Enjoy your stay in this beautiful historic home and garden, lovingly restored with Old World charm, modern conveniences and offering quality bed and breakfast accommodation.

Relax on the verandas of one of Akaroa's gracious old homes or wander around the one acre garden containing protected trees, rare camellias, roses and a small private vineyard. Alternatively, enjoy the elegant guest lounge overlooking the garden and in winter, indulge in the comfort of an open fire.

The property is located just a short stroll from the harbourside and its shops and restaurants.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Tour ideas in Akaroa & Banks Peninsula

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Beaufort House as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

Location & places nearby

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.

    • Harbour Wildlife Cruise
      Akaroa & Banks Peninsula, New Zealand

      Harbour Wildlife Cruise

      Harbour Wildlife Cruise

      This harbour cruise is one of the most picturesque in New Zealand and gives you the chance to experience the Banks Peninsula's most majestic scenery.

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    • Swimming with Hector's Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour
      A pair of Hector's dolphins

      Swimming with Hector's Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour

      Swimming with Hector's Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour

      The sheltered harbour of Akaroa is an ideal place for a unique encounter with the world's smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins, the Hector's dolphins.

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    Akaroa & Banks Peninsula and nearby places