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Overview

Akaroa is a quiet rural locality in the Break O’Day council area of north‑eastern Tasmania, lying 13 km north‑east of the town of St Helens. The 2021 census recorded 130 residents, giving the area a low‑density, close‑knit character surrounded by the Tasman Sea and Georges Bay. Its name, derived from a Māori term for “long harbour” or “peaceful waters”, reflects the tranquil coastal lifestyle, with nearby attractions such as Maurouard Beach, Beerbarrel Beach and the scenic Bare Hill mountain adding natural leisure options.

The main thoroughfare, Route C851 (St Helens Point Road), enters from the south and runs the length of the locality, linking residents to St Helens and beyond. While Akaroa itself offers a modest residential setting, essential services and broader amenities are easily accessed in the neighbouring town, making the suburb ideal for those who value peaceful seaside living with convenient road connectivity.