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How to get fromDunedin to Akaroa Harbourby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Drive from Rolleston to Akaroa Harbourcar car
    6h 56m
    $44–108

  2. Drive  417.9 km

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbourcar car 417.9 km
    5h 26m
    $127–184

  3. Fly from Dunedin, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    3. Drive from Dublin St near Norwich Qy to Akaroa Harbourcar car
    5h 11m
    $458–981

  4. Bus to Invercargill, fly, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    4. Drive from Dublin St near Norwich Qy to Akaroa Harbourcar car
    8h 32m
    $208–756

Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour. However, you can take the bus to Rolleston then drive to Akaroa Harbour. Alternatively, you can drive from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour in around 5h 26m.

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