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How to get fromAoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, Mount Cook Village to Lake Tekapoby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, Mount Cook Village to Lake Tekapo by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mt Cook to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    1h 20m
    $50–70
  2. Drive 104.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, Mount Cook Village to Lake Tekapocar car 104.3 km
    1h 11m
    $31–44
  3. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Cook Village to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Mt Cook to Tekapo Small Group Tour
    1h 3m
    $125–165

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, Mount Cook Village to Lake Tekapo by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, Mount Cook Village, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

GreatSights operates a bus from Mt Cook to Tekapo once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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