What is the cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour is to bus and drive which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour?

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour is to fly and drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $470 - $1,000.

How far is it from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour?

The distance between Dunedin and Akaroa Harbour is 452 km. The road distance is 417.9 km.

How long does it take to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour is 418 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour.

Where can I stay near Akaroa Harbour?

There are 113+ hotels available in Akaroa Harbour.

Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Dunedin, drive
best
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane DUD - CHC
2. Drive from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Akaroa Harbourcar
3h 59m
$478–981
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Dunedin
2. Drive from Rolleston to Akaroa Harbourcar
6h 56m
$46–108
Drive 417.9 km
1. Drive from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbourcar 417.9 km
5h 26m
$138–199
Bus to Invercargill, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane IVC - CHC
3. Drive from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Akaroa Harbourcar
7h 20m
$207–805

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

39Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour.

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Distance: 451.5 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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 Dunedin Airport, walk to Dunedin (DUD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), then drive to Akaroa Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunedin to Akaroa Harbour via Rolleston in around 6h 56m.

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