Take flight and experience the taste and tales of the Akaroa harbour, told in gin.

Amazing views of Canterbury from the air.  The landscapes before you are of our extinct volcanos which makes up the Banks Peninsula area.

Lush forests and grassland run down the hillsides to the azure water of the endless bays. The spectacular rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean flows inland to Akaroa harbour.

This is the home of the Akaroa Craft Distillery, prepare for a journey to taste Akaroa through the story of their gin.

Land on the hill above Akaroa at our helipad, enjoy an amazing view of the harbour before a short drive down into Akaroa village and the Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House at 45 Rue Lavaud.

The Tasting House has been lovingly restored to become somewhere relaxing and memorable for guests to sample a range of gins and learn more about the story and vision of the Akaroa Craft Distillery. 

Every bottle sampled is a taste of Akaroa and surrounds. Kelp gathered in Wainui, Pinot Noir from French Peak Vineyard, Lemon Verbena from Little River. Locally grown grapes, lemons, and honey for gins that are true evocation of this beautiful place.

Your tasting experience is followed by a food platter for two people whilst enjoying a G&T each.

A complementary bottle per couple of Hector’s Gin.

Named after the Hector’s dolphins that swim off Akaroa. Hectors Gin and the Akaroa Craft Distillery proudly partner with the New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust to aid their continuing good work with the preservation and conservation of marine life in New Zealand.  For every bottle of Hector’s Gin sold at the tasting house, a portion of the proceeds are donated to the trust.

If time allows, a short walk of the surrounding township may be possible. 

Then a relaxing flight back to Christchurch, flying over the gathering areas that make up the gin flavours of the Akaroa Craft Distilleries Gins.

Bring your credit card to make further purchases.