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Akaroa Museum

Rue Lavaud | Akaroa, Akaroa 2004, New Zealand
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Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Akaroa
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: History Museums
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sydney
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The story of Akaroa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Very quaint local museam who tells their story really well going back to before white settlement More

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grants pass
2 reviews
“museum in new zealand”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

it was informitive and small. It didn't take all day to go through it, just enough time to get an idea of the history of the area. More

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Brisbane
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“History”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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Great local history and special Shackleton antartic expedition history. Great presentation overall. Well worth the visit. Couple of hours easily spent there. More

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Bathurst, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Well presented overview of Akaroa History”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Right in the centre of town, this museum offers a comprehensive picture of life in this area. It is small but has a diverse collection and isi very well presented. There is a small charge but well worth it. More

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colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“interesting place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

good information on the history of Akaroa and the early settlers to the area. More

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Tweed Heads, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Economical 1/2 day”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

At NZ$4 this was a very informative half day visit. More

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scotland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“A little gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

This is a great little museum. A really interesting film. More

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New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A touch of French”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

Small, enough information, well set out, giving the French background that gives Akaroa its charm More

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Mt Somers, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

One of the best small museums in New Zealand which displays the Maori & European history well. First rate audio visual More

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Akaroa, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best litte musuem in NZ”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

displays changed regulary and always a special exhib. with local flavour More

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