Attractions in Akaroa, New Zealand.
"THE HAPPIEST GARDEN ON EARTH" The Giant's House - A historic Akaroa house with original artworks, terraced gardens with sculptures and mosaics. Very Unique. A creative feast and a wonderful experience. Romantic secluded and quiet, but only a few minutes walk to the centre of Akaroa. The Giant's House was the first bank managers house in Akaroa, built 1880 of totara and kauri. It is grand in size, proportions, and features. Elegant ...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Akaroa updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Tuesday 16th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:04 and will set at 17:54. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 20.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 17mph.
On Wednesday 17th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:05 and will set at 17:53. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 20mph.
On Thursday 18th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:06 and will set at 17:51. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 21.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 14mph.
On Friday 19th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:07 and will set at 17:49. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
On Saturday 20th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:08 and will set at 17:48. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 16.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 17mph.
On Sunday 21st April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:10 and will set at 17:46. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 22.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 13mph.
On Monday 22nd April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:11 and will set at 17:45. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 13.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 17mph.
Our weather forecast for Akaroa is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
70 Rue Balguerie
Akaroa
New Zealand
7520
+03304507
"THE HAPPIEST GARDEN ON EARTH"
The Giant's House - A historic Akaroa house with original artworks, terraced gardens with sculptures and mosaics. Very Unique. A creative feast and a wonderful experience. Romantic secluded and quiet, but only a few minutes walk to the centre of Akaroa.
The Giant's House was the first bank managers house in Akaroa, built 1880 of totara and kauri. It is grand in size, proportions, and features. Elegant and comfortable, it is designed and decorated in the french style. Being the home of an artist it balances and contrasts the historic and contemporary. Both the house and terraced gardens are full of surprises -expect the unexpected at The Giant's House!
The Giant's House has featured on top television programmes and in numerous house/art/garden magazines. The house has many extraordinary features - a grand entrance hall with mahogany staircase imported from France, original open fireplaces, beautifully proportioned rooms, a conservatory with mosaic floor, a large sunny sheltered verandah, quirky bathrooms, bright yellow farmhouse kitchen, comfortable large bedrooms with unique artistic features and artwork throughout.
At The Giant's House you will be stimulated, in surroundings that will uplift your soul!- a very special experience, quite 'out of this world'.
Positive, colourful - it will make you smile
Seriously playful yet charming and elegant.