“Accident on the Southern Motorway. Towing Christchurch arrived quickly, coordinated with Police, and towed my vehicle to my preferred panel beater. Excellent service in a stressful situation.”
— James T.
Hornby
24/7 emergency towing in Akaroa. Average 75 min response. Akaroa is a charming historic French settlement on Banks Peninsula, 84km from Christchurch — a major tourist destination that generates significant tourist vehicle breakdown activity.
24/7 — dispatched immediately across Canterbury.
03 244 0065Call Now — We Answer 24/7 Call for TowingNeed a tow truck in Akaroa? Towing Christchurch provides 24/7 emergency towing across Akaroa and all of the Banks Peninsula. Average response time: 75 min.
Akaroa is a charming historic French settlement on Banks Peninsula, 84km from Christchurch — a major tourist destination that generates significant tourist vehicle breakdown activity.
Callout from $85 plus approx $3.50–5/km. Quote before dispatch. EFTPOS and cash accepted. See our pricing guide.
Local landmarks include Akaroa Village, Banks Peninsula, Akaroa Harbour.
Real reviews from Christchurch and Canterbury drivers who needed a tow.
“Accident on the Southern Motorway. Towing Christchurch arrived quickly, coordinated with Police, and towed my vehicle to my preferred panel beater. Excellent service in a stressful situation.”
— James T.
Hornby
“Broke down on SH73 approaching Arthur's Pass at 10pm. Towing Christchurch answered immediately and had a truck there in under an hour. Professional, experienced with the alpine road, and genuinely reassuring. Couldn't be more grateful.”
— David M.
Arthur's Pass
“Needed a long distance tow from Christchurch to Dunedin. Great price, vehicle arrived in perfect condition, and communication throughout was exceptional.”
— Amanda R.
Christchurch CBD
Standard Christchurch towing: callout from $85, then approx $3.50–$5/km. Local tow under 10km: $85–$130. Arthur’s Pass SH73 alpine recovery: from $180. See our pricing page.
Christchurch city average: 15–25 minutes. Banks Peninsula: 25–45 minutes depending on location. Arthur’s Pass: 60–90 minutes. Realistic ETA given when you call.
Yes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including all public holidays. Canterbury ski season and summer tourism create busy after-hours periods.
Yes. We are Christchurch’s dedicated SH73 Arthur’s Pass recovery specialists with appropriate equipment for the alpine road’s conditions and gradient.
Yes. Lyttelton, Sumner, Governor’s Bay, and Akaroa all covered. Note that Akaroa is 84km from Christchurch — response time approximately 75 minutes.
Yes. Rolleston, Lincoln, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and all surrounding Canterbury communities are covered.
Yes. Canterbury’s tourism economy and alpine roads generate significant campervan and motorhome breakdowns. We carry appropriate heavy equipment year-round.
24/7 emergency towing across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Selwyn, Waimakariri, and Arthur’s Pass.