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There are 4 ways to get from Wānaka to Akaroa by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Rollestonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rolleston to Akaroataxi taxi
    9h 8m
    $361–516

  2. Drive  477.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wānaka to Akaroacar car 477.1 km
    5h 45m
    $157–227

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    6h 53m
    $369–952

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Athol Street Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    18h 45m
    $427–641

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wānaka to Akaroa. However, you can take the bus to Cromwell, take the bus to Rolleston, then take the taxi to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can drive from Wānaka to Akaroa in around 5h 45m.

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