There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Pohatu Marine Reserve by bus, ferry, or unknown
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 8 bus, ferry, travel
best- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Lyttelton Wharfbus 8
- Take the ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandferry
- Walk from Ripapa Island to Pohatu Marine Reserveunknown
3h 18mLine 8 bus, ferry, travel via Hereford St near Montreal St
- Take the bus from Hereford St near Montreal St to Lyttelton Wharfbus 8
- Take the ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandferry
- Walk from Ripapa Island to Pohatu Marine Reserveunknown
3h 24m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Christchurch and Pohatu Marine Reserve is 68 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Pohatu Marine Reserve without a car is to line 8 bus and ferry and travel which takes 3h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Christchurch to Pohatu Marine Reserve, including transfers.
There are 108+ hotels available in Pohatu Marine Reserve.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Pohatu Marine Reserve, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Pohatu Marine Reserve. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Lyttelton Wharf, walk to Lyttelton Harbour, take the ferry to Ripapa Island, then travel to Pohatu Marine Reserve. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hereford St near Montreal St to Pohatu Marine Reserve via Lyttelton Wharf, Lyttelton Harbour, and Ripapa Island in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Bus Interchange to Lyttelton Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Hereford St near Montreal St to Lyttelton Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Phone
- 0800 436 574
- Website
- blackcat.co.nz
Ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Schedules at
- blackcat.co.nz
Ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Schedules at
- blackcat.co.nz
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, How to get from Florence to Rome, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



