Akaroa Head Lighthouse
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Photo of the lighthouse in its origination position in 1898. Photo courtesy christchurchcitylibraries.com
Photo from of unknown period. Photo courtesy ketechristchurch.peoplesnetworknz.info
Views across Haylocks Bay
Views out to the Long Boat
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
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