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How to get fromAoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Lake Haweaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Lake Hawea by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Tarras to Lake Haweataxi taxi
    2h 47m
    $233–300

  2. Drive 213.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre to Lake Haweacar car 213.5 km
    2h 25m
    $62–89

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Omaramabus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Omarama to Lake Haweacar car
    2h 21m
    $78–116

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    4h 4m
    $213–260

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Lake Hawea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand and Lake Hawea, New Zealand?

GreatSights operates a bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Tarras once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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