Cruise New Zealand

Arrival Berth
Main Wharf, Akaroa
New floating pontoons on north and south of Main Wharf.

ANCHORAGE (2 OPTIONS)
Max LOA: 350.0 metres

Max Draft: 10.3 metres

Channel Depth: 41.0 feet (12.5 metres)

Tidal Range: 4.3 feet (1.3 metres)

Tender Distance:
Inner anchorages – 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
Outer anchorages – 1.4 miles (2.3 km)

All vessels over 8 metres in draft have to anchor outside the 10.0 Metre Contour.
A minimum under keel clearance of 1.6 metres is required.
Harbour Master will instruct on the day the anchorage position.

For vessel under 9.0 metre drafts:

Anchorage i)
GREEN POINT LIGHT
Latitude = 43⁰ 48′.91S
Longitude = 172⁰ 56′.8E
BRG 069 (T) X 1.1 NM.

Anchorage ii)
GREEN POINT LIGHT
Latitude = 43⁰ 48′.91S
Longitude = 172⁰ 56′.8E
BRG :041 (T) X 1.2 NM

Please note that this is a guidance and all navigational data must be verified through relevant Port Agents, Harbour Masters or ports.

Distance to the city
Akaroa Main Wharf is situated on the south side of Akaroa township and is within metres of shops and cafes. Most of the bays are 30 mins drive away.

Christchurch city is 1.5 hours drive away.

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Akaroa township is small and everything is within walking distance.

Shuttle Service
Akaroa Shuttle (Red Bus) & French Connection (Cityline) buses to Christchurch leave from the Main Wharf at 9.30am & 10.30am. It costs NZD$45 return per adult.

Contact the Akaroa Visitor Centre for details and bookings: akaroa@christchurchnz.com
+64 3 304 8600.

Taxi Service
Taxis will be available for hire from the Main Wharf.

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Bus Service The Metro bus service offers a comprehensive city bus timetable, www.metroinfo.org.nz.

Taxi Service
Gold Band Taxis: Christchurch’s longest servicing taxi company est.1929, +64 3 379 5795, www.goldbandtaxis.co.nz.

You may hire a taxi sitting a maximum of 4 passengers from NZD$65 per hour or a van that can sit up to a maximum of 11 passengers from NZD$85 per hour.

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ATM machines/ Currency Exchange
Bank of New Zealand is in the centre of Akaroa.
Banking and foreign exchange services are available Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm, excluding public holidays.

Shopping Hours
Varies, but most are open from 9am to 5.30pm.

Nearest Internet Café

• Akaroa Library, 141 Rue Jolie, +64 3 304 8782
• Bon E-Mail, 63 Rue Lavaud, +64 3 304 7782

These are within 2 to 10 minutes walking distance from the wharf.

Wifi is available in various places throughout the township.

Post Office
The post office is situated inside the Akaroa Visitor Centre.
Opens daily from 9am to 5pm.

Climate
Summer: High of 72F (30ºC) low of 61F (16ºC)
Winter: High of 55F (13ºC) low of 36F (2ºC)

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ATM machines/ Banks ATM machines can be found all over the city centre.

Shopping Hours
Mondays to Wednesdays: 9am to 5:30pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 9am to 9pm
Weekends: 10am to 5pm.

Nearest Supermarket

• New World South City Centre, 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, +64 3 377 6778.
• Countdown Moorhouse, Corner Moorhouse Ave & Madras Street, Christchurch, +64 3 366 4804.
• Pak N Save Moorhouse, 297 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch, +64 3 377 1000.

Nearest Internet Café

• McDonalds South City Centre, 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, +64 3 374 6780 – Wi Fi Hotspot.
• Robert Harris, 12 Hereford St, YHA Building, Christchurch, +64 3 377 8900 – free Wi Fi on purchase.
• Starbucks, 124 Rotherham Street, Westfield Mall, Riccarton, Christchurch, +64 3 343 4920 – free Wi Fi on purchase.

Post Office

• South City Lotto & Post Shop, South City Centre, 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, +64 3 379 2527.

Climate
Summer: High of 72F (22°C), low of 45F (7°C)
Winter: High of 54F (12°C), low of 37F (3°C)
Average rainfall of 635 mm and average sunshine of 2035 hours

Maps
Download the Akaroa & Christchurch cruise brochure which includes maps of the village and city centre.

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Visitor Information
Akaroa Visitor Centre, 80 Rue Lavaud (opposite the Bank of New Zealand), +64 3 304 8600.
Open 7 days from 9am to 5pm.
Visit www.akaroa.com for more information.

What is Akaroa known for?
Akaroa is known for its beautiful bays and harbour; French, English and Maori history; and the world’s smallest Hector’s Dolphins. Akaroa is rich in arts and crafts, boutique shopping and a laid back lifestyle with many cafes and restaurants.

Attractions & Activities

• Water activities such as harbour wildlife cruises, swimming with the dolphins, boat hire, paddle boats, fishing, sea kayaking, or relaxing in one of its many bays.
• Wildlife tours such as penguin colony tours, seal tours, and horse trekking.
• Scenic mail runs, traditional cheese-making or olive oil groves.

For more information on visitor attractions, visit www.christchurchnz.com and www.akaroa.com.

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Visitor Information
Christchurch i-SITE, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch (adjacent to the Canterbury Museum),
+64 3 379 9629, www.christchurchnz.com

What is Christchurch known for?
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and is fondly referred to as being The Garden City complete with strong heritage, alps to ocean vistas, a vast range of world-class attractions & activities, wineries, and many nearby beaches & bays.

Attractions & Activities

• Punting on the Avon River through the Botanic Gardens
• Hagley Park
• International Antarctic Centre
• Willowbank
• Orana Park
• Air Force Museum
• Jet Thrills
• Christchurch & Surrounds Sightseeing Tours
• Canterbury Museum
• Christchurch Casino
• Wineries
• Numerous Golf Courses
• Lookout at Sign of the Kiwi, located at the top of Dyers Pass Road, Christchurch Port Hills, between Christchurch and Governors Bay.
• Lookout at Sign of the Takehe, at 200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere.

For more information on visitor attractions, visit www.christchurchnz.com

Black Cat Cruises
Contact: Paul Bingham, Managing Director
Email: paul@blackcat.co.nz

Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Contact: Caroline Blanchfield, Business Development Manager
Email: caroline.blanchfield@christchurchnz.com