How to get there


The village of Akaroa is located inside a long harbour on Banks Peninsula, 83 kilometres from the city of Christchurch, New Zealand by State Highway 75. Public transport is available from Christchurch, and rental cars are available for hire. From Christchurch's Cathedral Square, take Colombo Street south and turn right onto St Asaph Street. At Hagley Park, turn left onto Hagley Avenue, and follow it south-west as it becomes SH75. Follow the highway through Halswell, Tai Tapu, and Little River, over Hilltop, and down to Akaroa (allow 1½ hours travelling time).



SAIL AKAROA
  Phone/Fax (03) 304 8089
  After hours (03) 304 5817
  Mobile 021 0458 503
  Email sail@snap.net.nz


AKAROA INFORMATION CENTRE
  Phone/fax (03) 304 8600