Akaroa Head Lighthouse

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Photo of the lighthouse in its origination position in 1898. Photo courtesy christchurchcitylibraries.com

Photo of the lighthouse in its origination position in 1898. Photo courtesy christchurchcitylibraries.com

Photo from of unknown period. Photo courtesy ketechristchurch.peoplesnetworknz.info

Photo from of unknown period. Photo courtesy ketechristchurch.peoplesnetworknz.info

Views across Haylocks Bay

Views across Haylocks Bay

Views out to the Long Boat

Views out to the Long Boat

The underwhelming yet practical lighthouse that stands today

The underwhelming yet practical lighthouse that stands today

The Akaroa Lighthouse Preservation Society moved the lighthouse from the Akaroa heads to its present location on Beach Road 2 August 1980. Today a roster of volunteers 'man' the light house to enable the public to visit and view this iconic historic Akaro

The Akaroa Lighthouse Preservation Society moved the lighthouse from the Akaroa heads to its present location on Beach Road 2 August 1980. Today a roster of volunteers 'man' the light house to enable the public to visit and view this iconic historic Akaro

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