Getting to Akaroa

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 availiable 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).