The Akitio Community Centre is situated 75 kms east of Dannevirke
on a sealed road.
The Community Centre is a modern building, built in 1995 with excellent
facilities. It is on an elevated site, approximately 50 metres from
the beach and adjacent to the Akitio Primary School.
Breathtaking view from the Community Centre's spacious deck stretches
from Cape Turnagain in the north to Castlepoint in the South
The Custodian
Akitio Beach Community Centre
Brenda & Grant
12 The Esplanade
RD 2 Akitio Beach 5470
Phone 06 374 3451
Email for Bookings akitio@live.com
The centre has four dormitories situated below. Each dormitory
sleeps 12 people. Its superior kitchen includes 2 fridges, freezer,
microwaves, toasters, fan bake ovens and large catering style bain-marie.
There is an audio system plus 52" television with video and
stereo sound system.
The main hall (18m x 14m) is fully heated. It has a fully equipped
laundry and separate paraplegic facilities.
Catering is available for small or large groups - lunches, dinners,
conferences, parties, weddings etc.
Local attractions:
Fishing - river mouth, surfcasting, deep sea
Diving - for crayfish, paua and kina
Surfing - well known surfing break
Boating - kayaking, local boat club, launching off sandy shore
Scenic biking - ride on country roads or through farm tracks
by arrangement