Little River, New Zealand

Little River
Little River is a popular stopping point for tourists travelling to Akaroa.
Interactive map of Little River
Coordinates: 43°46′16″S 172°47′24″E / 43.771°S 172.790°E / -43.771; 172.790
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
2.74 km2 (1.06 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
300
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)

Little River is a town on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of New Zealand.