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How to get fromOamaru to Akaroa Harbourby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oamaru to Akaroa Harbour by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Drive from Rolleston to Akaroa Harbourcar car
    4h 36m

  2. Bus, drive via Christchurch

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Church Cornerbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Drive from Church Corner to Akaroa Harbourcar car
    5h 8m
    $33–82

  3. Drive 306.4 km

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Akaroa Harbourcar car 306.4 km
    4h 3m
    $90–130

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    7h 23m
    $81–120

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Map of how to get from Oamaru to Akaroa Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 308.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Akaroa Harbour via Christchurch and Akaroa in around 7h 23m.

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