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Port of Akaroa, New Zealand Real-Time Live Ship & Marine Traffic - Cruising Earth

Port of Akaroa, New Zealand
Real-Time Live Ship & Marine Traffic

Aerial view of the the Port of Akaroa, New Zealand

View Real-Time Live Ship Traffic In The Port of Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa is a picturesque New Zealand port town serving cruise ships on the Banks Peninsula. It is known for its French colonial heritage and as the best place in New Zealand to see Hector’s dolphins.

Cruisers visit for the serene harbor setting, the charming French-style village, and opportunities for wildlife cruises, kayaking, and hiking in the surrounding volcanic crater landscape. The area is also famous for its lavender farms and artisanal cheeses.

Cultural highlights include the historic French settlement story, the quaint wooden cottages, and the relaxed South Island lifestyle. Signature New Zealand green-lipped mussels and Pinot Noir from nearby vineyards are local favorites. Akaroa offers a peaceful, storybook contrast to the more rugged fjords further south.

Track ship arrivals and departures in the Port of Akaroa, New Zealand. Real-time live ship traffic in the Port of Akaroa, New Zealand is now centered in the port tracker map below.

Port of Akaroa, New Zealand Ship Tracking Map

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Akaroa, New Zealand Details & Statistics

Population:567
Pop. Year:2006
Land Area:0.7 mi2
Pop. Density:834 / mi2
Latitude:43.8077° S
Longitude:172.9591° E
Time Zone:UTC +12:00

Akaroa, New Zealand Current Weather Conditions

Thu July 30, 2026 02:15 AM NZST
Port of Akaroa, New Zealand current weather conditions: Clear Sky
Clear Sky
Temperature:42 °F
Wind Direction:Out of 323°
Wind Speed:3.2 mph / 2.7 knots
Wind Gusts:2.9 mph / 2.5 knots
Humidity:77%
Pressure:29.97 inHg / 1015 mb
Visibility:6.2 mi
Sunrise:7:44 AM
Sunset:5:24 PM

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Port NameDistance
Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand17.64 miles (NW)
Timaru, New Zealand93.27 miles (SW)
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