French Farm Estate vine-covered archway
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Getting There

French Farm Estate is about an hour's drive from Christchurch, out on Banks Peninsula. The final stretch winds through the hills, so allow a little extra time and take it easy on the corners.

12 Winery Road, RD 2, Akaroa 7582, New Zealand

Satellite map of Akaroa Harbour with French Farm Estate marked on the western shore
From
Christchurch
Turn right at Barrys Bay Venue Akaroa

From Christchurch, follow State Highway 75 towards Akaroa and turn right at Barrys Bay onto Wainui Main Road. French Farm Valley Road is about 3km along, on your right.

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Parking

If you're driving, please park in the car park next to the venue (the lower level), just off French Farm Valley Road. It's marked on the map below.

Satellite view of French Farm Estate with the car park marked on the open area at the bottom right Car park

Shuttle

Not driving? There will be a shuttle to the venue and back on the day, with one stop at each of these locations:

  • Akaroa Town
  • Takamatua
  • Duvauchelle
  • Wainui
Map of Akaroa Harbour showing the venue and the four shuttle stops: Duvauchelle, Takamatua, Akaroa Town and Wainui
Venue Duvauchelle Takamatua Akaroa Town Wainui

Exact pick-up spots are still to be confirmed.

Maria and Jayden standing under a giant stone sculpture on a hilltop
Maria and Jayden smiling in a selfie