# Akaroa Waterfront and French Quarter

> A harbour village with French street names, wooden colonial cottages and a long foreshore, founded by French and English settlers in 1840.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-akaroa-french-quarter/

A harbour village with French street names, wooden colonial cottages and a long foreshore, founded by French and English settlers in 1840. Walk the main street, visit the museum and take a harbour cruise. Parking is limited at weekends; use the car parks outside the centre.

- **Nearest town:** Akaroa, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -43.8040, 172.9690
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to Akaroa](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-banks-peninsula-akaroa/)

## Nearby

- [Barrys Bay Cheese Factory](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-barrys-bay-cheese/) – 3 km
- [Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-okains-bay/) – 9 km
- [Quail Island (Ōtamahua)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-quail-island/) – 29 km
- [Timeball Station, Lyttelton](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-timeball-station/) – 30 km

## FAQs

### Where is Akaroa Waterfront and French Quarter?

Akaroa Waterfront and French Quarter is in Akaroa, New Zealand, at GPS -43.8040, 172.9690.

### Which road trips pass Akaroa Waterfront and French Quarter?

Akaroa Waterfront and French Quarter is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to Akaroa.

### What is there to see near Akaroa Waterfront and French Quarter?

Places worth a stop nearby: Barrys Bay Cheese Factory (3 km), Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum (9 km), Quail Island (Ōtamahua) (29 km) and Timeball Station, Lyttelton (30 km).

### When is the best time to visit Akaroa Waterfront and French Quarter?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)