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How to get fromLyttelton Harbour to Akaroa Harbourby unknown, ferry, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroa Harbour by unknown, ferry, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, drive

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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 ferry from Lyttelton Harbour to Diamond Harbour Jettyferry ferry
    4. Drive from Diamond Harbour Jetty to Akaroa Harbourcar car
    2h 17m

  2. Travel, ferry, taxi

    1. Walk from Lyttelton Harbour to Ripapa Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Ripapa Island to Lyttelton Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Diamond Harbour Jetty to Akaroa Harbourtaxi taxi
    2h 46m

  3. Travel, ferry, bus

    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
    5h 3m

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Map of how to get from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroa Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Lyttelton Harbour to Akaroa Harbour. However, you can travel to Ripapa Island, take the ferry to Lyttelton Harbour, take the ferry to Diamond Harbour Jetty, then drive to Akaroa Harbour. Alternatively, you can travel to Ripapa Island, take the ferry to Lyttelton Harbour, walk to Lyttelton Jetty, take the bus to Diamond Harbour Jetty, then take the taxi to Akaroa Harbour.

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