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How to get fromDiamond Harbour to Akaroaby ferry, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ripapa Island to Lyttelton Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Diamond Harbour Jettyferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Diamond Harbour Jetty to Akaroataxi taxi
    2h 4m
    $226–266

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ripapa Island to Lyttelton Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    4h 50m
    $91–93

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 59.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Diamond Harbour to Akaroa. However, you can take the ferry to Lyttelton Harbour, take the ferry to Diamond Harbour Jetty, then take the taxi to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ripapa Island to Akaroa via Lyttelton Harbour, Lyttelton Wharf, and Christchurch in around 4h 50m.

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