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How to get fromLyttelton Harbour to Akaroaby unknown, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroa by unknown, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus

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    1. Walk from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Ripapa Island to Lyttelton Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    4h 54m

  2. Travel, ferry, drive

    1. Walk from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Ripapa Island to Lyttelton Harbourferry ferry
    3. Drive from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroacar car
    2h 18m

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Map of how to get from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroa. However, you can travel to Ripapa Island, take the ferry to Lyttelton Harbour, walk to Lyttelton Wharf, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, then take the bus to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroa via Ripapa Island and Lyttelton Harbour in around 2h 18m.

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