Akaroa Visitor Centre Update
Akaroa has experienced a season for all occasions this summer,
with variable weather conditions similar to the rest of NZ.
Visitor numbers to the area have increased by up to 12% through
the summer with a good mix of domestic, smaller European countries,
the traditional UK and Australian market remaining positive.
Events during the period included the very successful Akaroa
Music Festival, featuring local and international artists
performing with guest Dame Malvina Major.
Two large and several smaller cruise vessels to Akaroa, have
provided passengers with an experience of a small historic
village.
Waitangi weekend started with the celebration of the creation of
the Takapuneke Historic Reserve. This was the result of many years
of effort by the Onuku Runanga to have the area recognised. The
Governor General was in Akaroa for the day's celebrations, along
with a family day at Okains Bay.
After last year's Gold medal entry in the Ellerslie
International Flower Show, Akaroa will be producing another exhibit
featuring the lighthouse.
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