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