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How to get fromChristchurch to Governors Bay (Water)by bus, ferry, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Governors Bay (Water) by bus, ferry, or unknown

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  1. Line 8 bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Lyttelton Wharfbus bus 8
    2. Take the ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ripapa Island to Governors Bay (Water)unknown unknown
    2h 45m

  2. Line 8 bus, ferry, travel via Hereford St near Montreal St

    1. Take the bus from Hereford St near Montreal St to Lyttelton Wharfbus bus 8
    2. Take the ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ripapa Island to Governors Bay (Water)unknown unknown
    2h 51m

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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Governors Bay (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Governors Bay (Water), Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Governors Bay (Water). However, you can take the line 8 bus to Lyttelton Wharf, walk to Lyttelton Harbour, take the ferry to Ripapa Island, then travel to Governors Bay (Water). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hereford St near Montreal St to Governors Bay (Water) via Lyttelton Wharf, Lyttelton Harbour, and Ripapa Island in around 2h 51m.

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