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| AKAROA LIGHTHOUSE |
| The importance of sea transport in Akaroa’s history is symbolised by this handsome 19th century lighthouse. |
| Date Built: 1878-79 |
| Street Address: Beach Road |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| AKAROA SUPPLY STORE |
| The simplified Italianate style of this imposing building was favoured for commercial premises throughout New Zealand from the 1870s. |
| Date Built: 1903 |
| Street Address: 73 Beach Road |
| HPT Registered: No |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| ARTISANS’ GALLERY |
| Three identical cottages were built on Rue Lavaud in 1907. The two that remain are now commercial premises.
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| Date Built: 1907 |
| Street Address: 45 Rue Lavaud |
| HPT Registered: No |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| BANK OF NEW ZEALAND |
| Akaroa’s Italianate Bank of New Zealand building is typical of bank buildings in many smaller New Zealand towns. |
| Date Built: 1875/1905 |
| Street Address: 73 Rue Lavaud |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| BEACH ROAD BRIDGE |
| This solid bridge over Aylmer Stream, right where it enters the sea, still meets the needs of local traffic 120 years after it was built. |
| Date Built: 1886 |
| Street Address: Beach Road |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| BLYTHCLIFFE |
| One of Akaroa’s most distinctive early large houses, Blythcliffe has an important place in New Zealand’s architectural history. |
| Date Built: 1857 |
| Street Address: 37 Rue Balguerie |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| BON ACCORD |
| Loved for its odd appearance, this small building saw an interesting change of use, years ago, from church to offices. |
| Date Built: 1859-60 |
| Street Address: 63 Rue Lavaud |
| HPT Registered: No |
| District Plan Registered: No |
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| BURNSIDE GARDENS |
| This handsome, well-proportioned square villa was built in the first decade of the 20th century. |
| Date Built: 1904-07 |
| Street Address: 14 Percy Street |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| ÇA BOUGE |
| Though this nondescript building has been greatly altered, its history gives it interest. |
| Date Built: 1865/1870 |
| Street Address: 31 Rue Lavaud |
| HPT Registered: No |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| CAPTAIN BRUCE’S COTTAGE |
| Two separate parts of different ages make up this cottage, but they sit comfortably together. |
| Date Built: 1856 |
| Street Address: 9 Aubrey Street |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| CHANEY COTTAGE |
| This cottage has several features typical of New Zealand colonial architecture, including a curved verandah on its front and a lean-to at the rear.
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| Date Built: 1870's (?) |
| Street Address: 15 Rue Balguerie |
| HPT Registered: No |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| CHEZ LA MER BACKPACKERS |
| This is one of Akaroa’s oldest surviving commercial buildings. It became an hotel in 1871 and still accommodates visitors to the town.
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| Date Built: 1860/1865 |
| Street Address: 50 Rue Lavaud |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| Public Buildings |
| CORONATION LIBRARY |
| Since 1875, residents of Akaroa keen on reading have used this picturesque building as their library. |
| Date Built: 1875/1911 |
| Street Address: 103 Rue Jolie |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| COTTAGE, 10 PERCY STREET |
| Despite some alterations, this typical cottage of the 1870s still has its original charm and character. |
| Date Built: 1876 |
| Street Address: 10 Percy Street |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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| COTTAGE, 10 RUE LAVAUD |
| The only survivor of four similar cottages built in 1877, this is a good example of the simplicity of New Zealand’s colonial domestic architecture.
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| Date Built: 1877 |
| Street Address: 10 Rue Lavaud |
| HPT Registered: Yes |
| District Plan Registered: Yes |
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