# Linton The Giants House Artist Garden, Akaroa Linton The Giants House Artist Garden is an attraction at 68 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 304 7501. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Explore The Giants House in Akaroa, NZ, a renowned garden with vibrant mosaics, sculptures, and art. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, gallery, and cafe during your visit”. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 68 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 304 7501 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.thegiantshouse.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** thegiantshousenz@gmail.com _(Its own website)_ ## In its own listing A historic house with original artworks, terraced gardens with sculptures and mosaics. 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. Enjoy something to eat at the cafe (a garden entry fee is required to dine at the cafe). _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Residential Banks Peninsula _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [68 Rue Balguerie](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/68-rue-balguerie), indicative valuation, zones and what stood there ## The reports nearby 53 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9131363), [26 Watson Street, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/26-watson-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8533123), [1 Rue Cachalot, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/1-rue-cachalot) - [Road Blockage](https://www.chch.live/report/8235328), Le Lievre Ln, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8232385), [55 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/55-rue-balguerie) - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/8141527), [20 Watson Street, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/20-watson-street) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8040431), [3 Rue Cachalot, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/3-rue-cachalot) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8016317), [60 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/60-rue-balguerie) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/7921432), [3 Rue Cachalot, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/3-rue-cachalot) - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/7477747), Rue Cachalot, Akaroa Canterbury 7520, New Zealand - [Fallen Tree](https://www.chch.live/report/6604749), [8 Rue Cachalot, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/8-rue-cachalot) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/6424302), [64 Rue Balguerie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/64-rue-balguerie) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/6388680), [62 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/62-rue-balguerie) ## Getting there - [Rue Balguerie](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/rue-balguerie), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Linton%20The%20Giants%20House%20Artist%20Garden%2C%2068%20Rue%20Balguerie%2C%20Akaroa%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.80837022794549,172.9735244197998) ## Nearby - [The Giant's House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-giant-s-house-akaroa), Attractions, 26 m - [Linton The Giants House Accommodation](https://www.chch.live/business/linton-the-giants-house-accommodation-akaroa), B&Bs, 72 m - [Fox II](https://www.chch.live/business/fox-ii-akaroa), Business, 325 m - [Settlers Hill Walkway](https://www.chch.live/park/1063-settlers-hill-walkway), park, 273 m - [Watson Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1797-watson-reserve), park, 306 m - [Bercusson Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1047-bercusson-reserve), park, 519 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other attractions - [The Giant's House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-giant-s-house-akaroa), Akaroa, 26 m - [Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises - Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/business/southern-wanderer-scenic-cruises-akaroa), Akaroa, 1.1 km - [Akaroa Lighthouse](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-lighthouse-akaroa), Akaroa, 1.4 km - [Akaroa Heritage park](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-heritage-park-akaroa), Akaroa, 2.2 km - [Shamarra Alpacas Farm](https://www.chch.live/business/shamarra-alpacas-farm-wainui), Wainui, 5.4 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, 7.0 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 - [pōhatu penguins](https://www.chch.live/business/pohatu-penguins-akaroa), Guide, 571 m - [Garthowen Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/garthowen-bed-and-breakfast-akaroa), B&Bs, 581 m - [Bugger Me Burgers](https://www.chch.live/business/bugger-me-burgers-akaroa), Fast food, 582 m - [Maison de la Mer](https://www.chch.live/business/maison-de-la-mer-akaroa), B&Bs, 587 m - [Akaroa Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-museum-akaroa), Museums, 598 m - [The Common](https://www.chch.live/business/the-common-akaroa), Cafés, 619 m - [Akaroa Butchery + Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-butchery-deli-akaroa), Butchers, 624 m - [Tini Bar & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/tini-bar-eatery-akaroa), Restaurants, 626 m - [Bon Accord Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/bon-accord-backpackers-akaroa), Hostels, 628 m - [A la Baguette](https://www.chch.live/business/a-la-baguette-akaroa), Bakeries, 634 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=-43.80837022794549&lon=172.9735244197998) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.80837022794549,172.9735244197998,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Linton%20The%20Giants%20House%20Artist%20Garden) - [Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Linton The Giants House Artist Garden?** An attraction in Akaroa, Christchurch. **Where is Linton The Giants House Artist Garden?** 68 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa, on [Rue Balguerie](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/rue-balguerie). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.80837022794549,172.9735244197998,17) **Is Linton The Giants House Artist Garden still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Linton The Giants House Artist Garden?** phone [03 304 7501](tel:033047501) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.thegiantshouse.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [thegiantshousenz@gmail.com](mailto:thegiantshousenz@gmail.com) (its own website). **What other attractions are near Linton The Giants House Artist Garden?** [The Giant's House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-giant-s-house-akaroa) (26 m), [Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises - Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/business/southern-wanderer-scenic-cruises-akaroa) (1.1 km), [Akaroa Lighthouse](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-lighthouse-akaroa) (1.4 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Linton The Giants House Artist Garden?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/68-rue-balguerie) covers the valuation, zones and what stood there; 3 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Giant's House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-giant-s-house-akaroa) (26 m); nearest park: [Settlers Hill Walkway](https://www.chch.live/park/1063-settlers-hill-walkway) (273 m). **What stood where Linton The Giants House Artist Garden is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.80837022794549&lon=172.9735244197998) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-25 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/linton-the-giants-house-artist-garden-akaroa Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/akaroa