How to Travel from
Queenstown to Akaroa
by Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → Akaroa, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Akaroa
Composite routes from Queenstown to Akaroa
Cheapest
6 h 20 min
Car
536 km.
from $29
Route Navigator Queenstown - Akaroa
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Continue onto Cow Lane
Cow Lane, 85 м
85 м
Turn left onto Beach Street
Beach Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn right onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 121 м
121 м
Turn right onto Stanley Street and take SH 6A toward Frankton
Stanley Street, Frankton, SH 6A, 6 km 386 м
6 km 386 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 918 м
1 km 918 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 49 km 980 м
49 km 980 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 2 km 985 м
2 km 985 м
Keep left and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch
Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch, SH 8, 36 м
36 м
Turn slight left onto Tarras-Cromwell Road and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch
Tarras-Cromwell Road, Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch, SH 8, 237 km 739 м
237 km 739 м
Turn left onto Allandale Road and take SH 79 toward Geraldine, Christchurch
Allandale Road, Geraldine, Christchurch, SH 79, 43 km 561 м
43 km 561 м
Turn right onto Tiplady Road
Tiplady Road, 3 km 559 м
3 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Coach Road
Coach Road, 3 km 151 м
3 km 151 м
Turn right onto Orari Station Road
Orari Station Road, 1 km 372 м
1 km 372 м
Turn left onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 103 km 571 м
103 km 571 м
Turn sharp right onto Burnham Road
Burnham Road, 14 km 214 м
14 km 214 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gerald Street
Gerald Street, 3 km 231 м
3 km 231 м
Turn left onto Perymans Road
Perymans Road, 3 km 334 м
3 km 334 м
Turn right
42 м
42 м
Turn left onto Lincoln Tai Tapu Road
Lincoln Tai Tapu Road, 487 м
487 м
Turn sharp right onto Christchurch Akaroa Road
Christchurch Akaroa Road, 45 km 54 м
45 km 54 м
Keep left onto Summit Road
Summit Road, 3 km 187 м
3 km 187 м
Keep right onto Duvauchelle Stock Route
Duvauchelle Stock Route, 3 km 31 м
3 km 31 м
Continue onto Christchurch Akaroa Road
Christchurch Akaroa Road, 8 km 200 м
8 km 200 м
Turn left onto Old Coach Road
Old Coach Road, 1 km 568 м
1 km 568 м
Turn right onto Old Coach Road
Old Coach Road, 458 м
458 м
Turn left onto Woodills Road
Woodills Road, 165 м
165 м
Turn slight right onto Rue Lavaud
Rue Lavaud, 1 km 506 м
1 km 506 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
GreatSights
Bus from Queenstown to Luggate
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$198.02–$247.52
Akaroa French Connection
Bus from Christchurch to Akaroa
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.01
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83
Sounds Air
Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Akaroa?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Akaroa is to bus and drive which costs $43.48 - $70.65 and takes 8h 31m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Akaroa?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Akaroa is to fly and bus which takes 6h and costs $81.52 - $239.13 .
How far is it from Queenstown to Akaroa?
The distance between Queenstown and Akaroa is 541 km. The road distance is 537.1 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Akaroa without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Akaroa without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $195.65 - $239.13 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Akaroa?
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Queenstown to Akaroa, including transfers.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Akaroa?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Akaroa is 537 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Queenstown to Akaroa.
Where can I stay near Akaroa?
There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa. Prices start at $50.78 per night.
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