Akaroa Head Scenic Reserve is a scenic walk on Lighthouse Road, Banks Peninsula, near Akaroa, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 115 reviews. The website describes a short walk with relics of a rich history, dramatic views and wildlife.
The website says the road to the start is steep, narrow and rough, and that only 4WD vehicles should go past Wright Lookout, where the road turns to gravel. Campervans are not suitable for the road. From the carpark, a walk leads past old lighthouse foundations to views of towering cliffs. The old supply road then runs down past a horse trough to an iron ladder and a rock shelf, where fur seals and white-flippered penguins can be seen, and the website advises children not to climb the ladder. Dogs are not allowed, and the headland is very exposed to wind and weather.
For a short walk with wide coastal views near Akaroa, plan ahead for the road and the weather before you set out.