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How to get fromAkaroa to Diamond Harbourby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Akaroa to Diamond Harbour by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Diamond Harbour Jettytaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour Jetty to Lyttelton Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandferry ferry
    2h 57m
    $229–262

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandferry ferry
    4h 33m
    $92–93

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  • Distance: 59.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Diamond Harbour, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Diamond Harbour. However, you can take the taxi to Diamond Harbour Jetty, take the ferry to Lyttelton Harbour, then take the ferry to Ripapa Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akaroa to Ripapa Island via Christchurch, Bus Interchange, Lyttelton Wharf, and Lyttelton Harbour in around 4h 33m.

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