Akaroa Lighthouse
Checked 13 Oct 2026
Akaroa Lighthouse is an attraction in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula.
This six-sided, wooden lighthouse located on Cemetery Point was first built on a rugged headland at the entrance to Akaroa Harbour. The lighthouse built in 1878-79, to a design that was developed by an engineer… more ↓
03 304 7142 or 03 304 7508 · akaroacivictrust.co.nz: gone · Google reviews ↓
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Within a short walk
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Also in Akaroa
What the record holds
| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kind | Attractions | Find Christchurch, 2024 |
| Phone | 03 304 7142 or 03 304 7508 | Find Christchurch, 2024 |
| Website | akaroacivictrust.co.nz · unreachable when last read 29 Sept 2026 | Find Christchurch, 2024 |
| NZBN | 9429042574026, Incorporated Society | NZBN register |
| Registered name | AKAROA LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INCORPORATED | NZBN register |
| Registered since | 29 Aug 1978 | NZBN register |
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How the council’s directory described it
This six-sided, wooden lighthouse located on Cemetery Point was first built on a rugged headland at the entrance to Akaroa Harbour. The lighthouse built in 1878-79, to a design that was developed by an engineer, John Blackett. The light first shone from this 'manned' lighthouse on 1 January 1880. In 1977, the lighthouse was replaced by an automatic light. The following year a Lighthouse Preservation Society was formed and the tower was moved to it's current location. Today a roster of volunteers 'man' the light house to enable the public to visit and view this iconic historic Akaroa landmark. All funds raised are reinvested into maintaining the lighthouse for all to enjoy. Open for viewing Sundays 2-4pm or by arrangement, group bookings welcome.
— Find Christchurch, 2024. The business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked.
The ground it stands on
In Memory of Bill Davey 1927–1995 Erected by His Family
Nor’West Drive / [dedication Text ] / 29th October 2011
Wollemi Pine / [several Lines ]The reports nearby
88 council reports pinned within 250 m of the premises, most often Roads & footpaths and Trees & parks, 67 with a photograph. A pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place itself.
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An attraction in Akaroa, Christchurch.
Somewhere in Akaroa, the record holds no street address. On the map →
The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades.
phone 03 304 7142 or 03 304 7508 (Find Christchurch, 2024), its website (Find Christchurch, 2024).
Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises - Akaroa (474 m), Linton The Giants House Artist Garden (1.4 km), The Giant's House (1.5 km), every one in the city.
3 other premises within a short walk, nearest Akaroa Yacht Club (72 m); nearest park: Hempleman Beach Reserve (132 m).
The record behind this
This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades:
- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? Fix it on OpenStreetMap or tell us. The whole directory lives at /businesses. This page as markdown: /business/akaroa-lighthouse-akaroa.md.