Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the visitor information centre; bookings are essential as there are only eight seats avail-
able.
Festivals & Events
French Fest
(
www.frenchfest.co.nz
)
This Gallic-inspired get-together has an emphasis on food, wine, music
and art. Don't miss (or stand on)
Le Race D'Escargots,
where sleek, highly trained snails
negotiate a compact course. There's also a French Waiters' Race. It's held in October in
odd-numbered years.
FOOD & WINE
Sleeping
Akaroa
HOSTEL
$
Chez la Mer
( 03-304 7024;
www.chezlamer.co.nz
;
50 Rue Lavaud; dm $28-31, r with/without bathroom $83/73; )
Pretty
in pink, this friendly backpackers has well-kept rooms and a shaded garden, complete
with fish ponds, hammocks, barbecue and outdoor seating. It's a TV-free zone but free
bikes and fishing rods are available.
Bon Accord
MAP
HOSTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-304 7782;
www.bon-accord.co.nz
;
57 Rue Lavaud; dm/s/d from $27/63/69; )
This colourful but
somewhat shabby backpackers spills over two neighbouring houses in the centre of town.
Relax on the deck or in the two cosy lounges, or dive into the herb-filled garden to release
your inner French chef.
La Rochelle
(
www.larochellemotel.co.nz
;
1 Rue Grehan; d $140; )
Tidy, central and reasonably priced, La
Rochelle has a range of compact motel units, each of which opens onto a little semi-
private terrace or balcony. Opt for a bigger bedroom and smaller bathroom or vice versa.
MOTEL
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