We take a lot of care getting our salmon to you in the best possible condition, so if you have any special delivery conditions do please let us know.
You can choose your preferred dispatch date - not the delivery date, as this will vary by your location. As standard, please expect same day delivery for Christchurch Central and overnight for the rest of New Zealand.
Pick-ups from our shop are free but please allow us time to pick and pack your salmon before your arrival. Pick Up orders do not come in insulated boxes as standard unless they are especially large orders; if you require your Pick Up order to be boxed, please let us know in advance.
Shipping orders are carefully packed in an insulated box with ice packs - for this reason we have set a minimum order of $30 for shipping.
Some rural delivery options may require special instructions.
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Christmas 2026
Pick Ups are available on any dates that can be selected from our cart page. If selecting a Pick Up option, please ensure you arrive at the selected time so that your order is ready. Bring your order number (in your confirmation email) with you for Pick Up.
Our Waiau Hatchery is available for Pick Ups between 2pm and 4pm on the 22nd and 23rd of December this year.
Dispatch dates are open until Tuesday 22nd December. As usual this is when your salmon leaves us, NOT when it is expected to arrive. Our couriers have 48 hours to deliver your order. Please note that we can only make changes to your order within the first 2 weeks of it being placed.
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FAQ's - Why don't you show Friday as available for shipping? We don't offer shipping dates on Fridays to minimise the risk of our chilled salmon being left over the weekend with a courier in case of any delivery issues.
Please Note: Akaroa Salmon cannot take any responsibility for delays or non-delivery due to the incorrect address being provided or incorrect shipping option being selected. Please ensure your details are correct before submitting your order and remember to check your confirmation email.
Our Courier Rates from May 2026 are:
- Canterbury - $7.95 up to 15kg
- South Island excl Canterbury - $13.70 up to 15kg
- North Island - $26.00 up to 15kg
Shipping prices on application for orders over 15kg.
Please remember this is a chilled product and we rely on couriers to handle the final leg to yourselves so any issues or delivery delays please let us know ASAP.