Akaroa Scavenger Hunt: Akaroa's Clues from the Crater Coast
Dive into Akaroa's city center for a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure! Explore the French Town vibe, tackle riddles and challenges, and discover gems like Dalys Pier and the Whaling Trypots. This flexible, interactive walking tour is perfect for teamwork, sightseeing, and friendly competition downtown.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Akaroa. This top rated Akaroa Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Akaroa's Clues from the Crater Coast
Akaroa is New Zealand's Banks Peninsula Jewel—a Harbour Village with rich French roots and stunning coastal charm. Nicknamed Little France of New Zealand, it offers vibrant history and breathtaking views. On this self-guided walking tour, you will solve riddles at Langlois-Eteveneaux House, complete missions at Takapuneke Reserve, snap photos by the Akaroa Head Lighthouse, and unlock fun facts about Hector’s dolphins. Locals rediscover hidden corners while visitors get an unforgettable taste of colonial French settlement life. The Akaroa Scavenger Hunt brings everyone together for hands-on challenges in Canterbury's coastal gem!
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Langlois-Eteveneaux House
Discover Akaroa's French Town charm on this scavenger hunt adventure. Solve riddles, snap photos, and uncover quirky facts about this Canterbury coastal gem. Locals say the best street art hides in plain sight.
Whaling Trypots
Explore Lighthouse Bay's vibrant waterfront during your Akaroa Scavenger Hunt. Complete outdoor challenges and learn fun facts about this harbour village. Locals whisper that sunrise here is pure magic—see if you agree!
Peninsula War Memorial
Step into the colonial French settlement zone for teamwork missions and photo challenges. The hunt reveals hidden stories from Akaroa’s past—insiders know which lampposts are original imports from France!
Dalys Pier
Test your puzzle-solving skills at one of Akaroa’s lesser-known points of interest. This spot is a favourite among locals for it's quirky outdoor sculptures—perfect for creative photo challenges on your scavenger hunt.
Coronation Library
Stroll along the heart of Harbour Village where teamwork leads to surprising discoveries. Did you know some buildings here survived two centuries? The hunt brings history alive with every clue you solve.
Commander Worsley
Solve riddles by the water’s edge in Hector’s Dolphin Haven, a highlight for wildlife fans on the scavenger hunt adventure. Local tip: dolphins often play near the old jetty—snap a photo if you spot them!
Akaroa Head Lighthouse
Take on creative missions at this quiet corner of Peninsula Paradise. Locals say it is the best place to hear native birdsong while completing teamwork challenges—an unexpected treat during your walking tour.
Takapuneke Reserve
Race against time at this Canterbury coastal gem known for it's colourful murals and lively atmosphere. The scavenger hunt adventure here always sparks laughter—locals claim it is where new friendships begin.
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- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Akaroa Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew—no guide needed! Open the Let's Roam app to start your Akaroa Downtown adventure. Solve riddles, complete photo missions, earn points as you explore local landmarks. Compete on our leaderboard or take it slow—the hunt is flexible and fits any schedule. Discover hidden treasures in every corner while having fun with your team!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 70 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Akaroa Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On the Akaroa Scavenger Hunt, each teammate gets interactive photo missions at Dalys Pier or trivia challenges by the Whaling Trypots. Work together to crack riddles at historic spots like Coronation Library—can your team top the leaderboard and claim ultimate bragging rights in downtown Akaroa?
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Reviews for Akaroa Scavenger Hunt: Akaroa's Clues from the Crater Coast
The Akaroa Scavenger Hunt is my new favorite thing to do in Bayside Village. As a tourist I found Dalys Pier and Peninsula War Memorial absolutely fascinating thanks to Let's Roam.
Rowan Eversby
I loved discovering quirky history on this walking tour around Little French Bay. The hunt led us to art, hidden plaques, and iconic points like Akaroa Head Lighthouse.
Jude Callahan
This Downtown adventure was an awesome outdoor activity. Walking from Whaling Trypots to Takapuneke Reserve made me see the Bayview neighborhood with fresh eyes.
Blaire Winslow
If you are looking for a date idea in Harbour Town this was perfect. My partner and I connected while solving fun puzzles by the Coronation Library and Commander Worsley.
Nina Trent
Our family had a blast on the Akaroa Scavenger Hunt. We tackled riddles near Dalys Pier and explored places like the Langlois House in the Little Bayside.
Miles Henderson
If you want a thing to do in Akaroa, try this scavenger hunt. Touring points like Commander Worsley and Coronation Library let's you see why Koraunui is so special for tourists.
Lila Fielding
Exploring downtown, or what locals call Little Paris, was amazing on this walking tour. Finding plaques at Takapuneke Reserve and the Langlois House made it extra cool.
Reuben Sullivan
The Akaroa Scavenger Hunt is hands down one of the best outdoor activities near downtown Harbour Hub. Discovering Whaling Trypots and murals was seriously fun.
Erin Coleman
Downtown was buzzing as we tried out this treasure hunt date idea. Walking past Akaroa Head Lighthouse with clues from Let us Roam made for a memorable adventure for two.
Graham Rowley
I had such a great time with my family on the Akaroa Scavenger Hunt in the Harbour Hub neighborhood. We loved solving riddles at Dalys Pier and exploring the War Memorial.
Tessa Bennett
Let us Roam made exploring Downtown so easy and fun. The treasure hunt led us to historic buildings like Akaroa Head Lighthouse which I would have missed otherwise.
Mira Hollis
As a tourist I loved discovering Peninsula War Memorial and Takapuneke Reserve on the Akaroa Scavenger Hunt adventure. It really showed me hidden points of interest in Port Town.
Rowan Sinclair
The walking tour around Downtown Akaroa was a highlight of my trip. Commander Worsley and Langlois House were such cool spots to solve puzzles outdoors.
Eliot Hadley
If you are searching for things to do in Little Paris, the Akaroa Scavenger Hunt makes a perfect date idea. We explored Dalys Pier and learned fun facts together.
Camille Parker
My family loved the Akaroa Scavenger Hunt in the Harbour District. The riddles at Whaling Trypots and Coronation Library made this hunt super family friendly.
Samuel Bennett
As a tourist looking for things to do, this scavenger hunt showed me the best of Old Town Akaroa like Langlois House and Coronation Library in just one afternoon.
Clarke Dunlop
Exploring Downtown on foot with Let's Roam was so fun. The walking tour brought us to Commander Worsley, Trypots, and hidden gems I missed before.
Sarina Holt
If you want an active thing to do outdoors around The Cove, this hunt is excellent. We explored Akaroa Head Lighthouse and completed quirky missions together.
Eliot Rhodes
Took my partner on this Downtown scavenger hunt adventure and had a blast solving puzzles near Takapuneke Reserve. A creative date idea in Akatown!
Colby Maddox
The Akaroa Scavenger Hunt was the perfect family day in Little Paris. My kids loved the riddles at Dalys Pier and seeing the murals near the War Memorial.
Finley Carlisle
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