Reconnect with Nature in Lavender Fields Overlooking Akaroa Harbour
Guided lavender tours and conservation walks in Duvauchelle, Canterbury — tastings, afternoon tea, and panoramic views.
Tours & Experiences at Akaroa Lavender
Two guided experiences blending lavender, conservation and scenic Akaroa Harbour views.
About Akaroa Lavender
Akaroa Lavender is a lavender farm located in Duvauchelle on Banks Peninsula in Canterbury. The farm offers guided experiences that combine lavender cultivation, local history, and hands-on conservation education. Two signature experiences are available: Arataki Conservation, a two-hour guided tour that walks through regenerating forests and lavender fields with sweeping views of Akaroa Harbour and concludes with a traditional afternoon tea; and Arataki Lavender, a guided tour through over 5,000 vibrant lavender plants that covers the farm’s history, includes a tasting of the signature Lavender Lavenade, and points out scenic picnic spots.
Guides describe plant varieties, restoration methods, and the role of native species in the landscape while moving along established tracks and stopping at viewpoints. The conservation-focused content explains efforts to restore parts of the property toward pre-European vegetation and highlights how lavender and native planting are managed together. Photography-friendly vantage points offer panoramic vistas of Akaroa Harbour and the surrounding peninsula.
Akaroa Lavender welcomes day visitors and small groups seeking an immersive botanical and conservation experience. Each guided visit combines walking with restful stops at viewpoints and picnic areas, and the format emphasizes education, safe access to tracks, and locally made refreshments. As a featured destination on The Adventure Collective, Akaroa Lavender is presented as a hands-on option for travelers interested in plants, landscape restoration, and scenic harbour views.
Bookings and current availability are listed on The Adventure Collective entry for Akaroa Lavender.
Reserve a Guided Tour at Akaroa Lavender
Check availability on The Adventure Collective and secure a spot on a guided lavender or conservation walk to experience the farm firsthand.