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Takapūneke Researve Akaroa
Takapūneke Reserve lies at the southern edge of Akaroa town, affectionately called ‘Red House Bay’ by many locals due to the striking red house perched along the waterfront. It’s a pleasant stroll of about 15 to 20 minutes along Beach Road, taking you past iconic landmarks like the Akaroa Lighthouse and the Britomart Monument before arriving at the poignant site of the Akaroa massacre.
Te Pātaka–o–Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is steeped in history, with layers of settlement and a landscape already richly named long before Europeans arrived on its shores.