Takamatua

Takamatua
Takamatua Bay
Coordinates: 43°47′0″S 172°58′15″E / 43.78333°S 172.97083°E / -43.78333; 172.97083
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury Region
DistrictChristchurch City
WardBanks Peninsula
CommunityTe Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City Council
  Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
  Mayor of ChristchurchPhil Mauger
  Banks Peninsula MPVanessa Weenink
  Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
  Total
6.30 km2 (2.43 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
110
  Density17/km2 (45/sq mi)
Postcode
7581

Takamatua, formerly known as German Bay, is a small town situated in Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula in New Zealand. The main road to Akaroa (State Highway 75) passes through this locality. It is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Akaroa township.