Akaroa Harbour had its own ferry service from the late 1860s, provided by the steamer Pioneer. From 1877 a steamer service ran five times a week around Banks Peninsula, provided by the 95-ton Jane Douglas. There was also the ‘mosquito fleet’: a host of smaller boats that stopped at bays, inlets and small ports. Some operated as ferries, following timetables known to locals.
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