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How to get fromAkaroa to Waiparaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Akaroa to Waipara by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    3h 41m

  2. Drive 137.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akaroa to Waiparacar car 137.1 km
    1h 58m
    $40–58

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2h 7m

  4. Bus via Waipara

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    4h 4m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Waipara, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Akaroa to Waipara via Christchurch in around 3h 41m.

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