# Akaroa Lighthouse, Akaroa Akaroa Lighthouse is an attraction in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula. The record holds a phone number and a website for it. **Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. From the street, a verified Street View pano (2020-06): https://www.google.com/maps/@?api=1&map_action=pano&pano=CAoSF0NJSE0wb2dLRUlDQWdJRGMtcEdzNEFF ## About, in one paragraph Akaroa Lighthouse is an attraction in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a live NZBN entry says it still trades. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 304 7142 or 03 304 7508 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.akaroacivictrust.co.nz/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/76/tempidx/2/menuid/1, 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:** 1978-08-29 _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing 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. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The reports nearby 88 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8603543), [125 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/125-beach-road) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8560343), [125 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/125-beach-road) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8560147), 111–113 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8559509), [125 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/125-beach-road) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8559234), [19 Aubrey Street South, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/19-aubrey-street-south) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8502097), [1 Hempleman Drive, Banks Peninsula, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/1-hempleman-drive) - [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8339082), [4 Hempleman Drive, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/4-hempleman-drive) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8244337), [1 Hempleman Dr, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/1-hempleman-drive) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8211226), [2 Hempleman Dr, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/2-hempleman-drive) - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/7547434), [181 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/181-beach-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/7271217), [2 Hempleman Dr, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/2-hempleman-drive) - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/7228163), [145 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/145-beach-road) ## Getting there - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Akaroa%20Lighthouse%2C%20Akaroa%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.81231880374269,172.95646557045) ## Within a short walk - [Akaroa Yacht Club](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-yacht-club-akaroa), Clubs, 72 m - [Oinako Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/oinako-lodge-akaroa), B&Bs, 378 m - [Akaroa Health Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-health-centre-akaroa), Business, 379 m - [Hempleman Beach Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1645-hempleman-beach-reserve), park, 132 m - [Akaroa Anglican And Dissenters Cemetery](https://www.chch.live/facility/cemetery-76), Cemetery, 170 m ## The nearest other attractions - [Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises - Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/business/southern-wanderer-scenic-cruises-akaroa), Akaroa, 474 m - [Linton The Giants House Artist Garden](https://www.chch.live/business/linton-the-giants-house-artist-garden-akaroa), Akaroa, 1.4 km - [The Giant's House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-giant-s-house-akaroa), Akaroa, 1.5 km - [Akaroa Heritage park](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-heritage-park-akaroa), Akaroa, 3.6 km - [Shamarra Alpacas Farm](https://www.chch.live/business/shamarra-alpacas-farm-wainui), Wainui, 4.3 km - [Boat houses](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-houses-duvauchelle-2), Duvauchelle, 6.2 km - [Boat houses](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-houses-duvauchelle), Duvauchelle, 6.8 km - [Seal colony](https://www.chch.live/business/seal-colony-akaroa), Akaroa, 9.0 km - [Every one in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-akaroa) ## Also in Akaroa - [The Blue Pearl Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-blue-pearl-centre-akaroa), Guide, 457 m - [Bruce Waterfront Apartments](https://www.chch.live/business/bruce-waterfront-apartments-akaroa), Hotels, 491 m - [Akaroa Waterfront Accommodation](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-waterfront-accommodation-akaroa), Motels, 495 m - [Akaroa Village Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-village-inn-akaroa), Hotels, 516 m - [The Akaroa Cooking School](https://www.chch.live/business/the-akaroa-cooking-school-akaroa), Restaurants, 521 m - [Deep South Ice Cream](https://www.chch.live/business/deep-south-ice-cream-akaroa), Ice cream, 522 m - [Tresori Motor Lodge & Apartments](https://www.chch.live/business/tresori-motor-lodge-apartments-akaroa), Motels, 540 m - [Black Cat Cruises](https://www.chch.live/business/black-cat-cruises-akaroa), Guide, 544 m - [La Voyageur Apartments](https://www.chch.live/business/la-voyageur-apartments-akaroa), Hotels, 546 m - [Fire & Ice](https://www.chch.live/business/fire-ice-akaroa), Jewellery, 559 m - [Every kind of business in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.81231880374269&lon=172.95646557045) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.81231880374269,172.95646557045,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Akaroa%20Lighthouse) - [Reviews on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Akaroa%20Lighthouse%20Akaroa) - [Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Akaroa Lighthouse?** An attraction in Akaroa, Christchurch. **Where is Akaroa Lighthouse?** Somewhere in Akaroa, the record holds no street address. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.81231880374269,172.95646557045,17) **Is Akaroa Lighthouse still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. **How do you contact Akaroa Lighthouse?** phone [03 304 7142 or 03 304 7508](tel:033047142033047508) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.akaroacivictrust.co.nz/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/76/tempidx/2/menuid/1) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other attractions are near Akaroa Lighthouse?** [Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises - Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/business/southern-wanderer-scenic-cruises-akaroa) (474 m), [Linton The Giants House Artist Garden](https://www.chch.live/business/linton-the-giants-house-artist-garden-akaroa) (1.4 km), [The Giant's House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-giant-s-house-akaroa) (1.5 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Akaroa Lighthouse?** 3 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Akaroa Yacht Club](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-yacht-club-akaroa) (72 m); nearest park: [Hempleman Beach Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1645-hempleman-beach-reserve) (132 m). **What stood where Akaroa Lighthouse is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.81231880374269&lon=172.95646557045) ## Sources - 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 - Record assembled 2026-10-15 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-lighthouse-akaroa Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/akaroa