Port of Akaroa (NZAKA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Akaroa (UN/LOCODE NZAKA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 43.8000° S, 172.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
New Zealand
UN/LOCODE
NZAKA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
43.8000° S, 172.9667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
New Zealand S Island

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Distance
16 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Akaroa

Where is Port of Akaroa located?

Port of Akaroa is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 43.8000° S, 172.9667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Akaroa?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Akaroa is NZAKA — country code NZ, location code AKA.

How deep is Port of Akaroa?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Akaroa has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Akaroa?

Port of Akaroa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Akaroa have?

Port of Akaroa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Akaroa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →