French Farm Estate sits in the hills of the French Farm Valley on Banks Peninsula, overlooking Akaroa Harbour, about 20 minutes from Akaroa village and an hour from Christchurch. Private and secluded but not remote, it has been part of the Banks Peninsula community for more than three decades.
Established in 1991, French Farm was originally a producing winery and has since evolved into a hospitality and events venue known for its landscaped gardens and harbour outlook. Its Old Winery Garden Bar offers a relaxed setting for drinks and Italian-style tapas, with a beverage list spanning New Zealand wines (including the estate's own French Farm range), craft beers, premium spirits and non-alcoholic options.
With its gardens, garden bar and scenic harbour-side setting, French Farm Estate suits group dining, celebrations and private functions for visitors to Banks Peninsula. For MICE organisers, the estate offers a distinctive incentive-lunch or event setting within an hour of Christchurch; confirm current capacities, function spaces and packages directly with the venue.
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