What is the cheapest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington is to bus and fly which costs $210 - $500 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington is to drive and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $140 - $600.

How far is it from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington?

The distance between Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and Wellington is 649 km.

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Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington

Q: How do I travel from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 11m and costs $260 - $380.

Q: How long does it take to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington, including transfers.

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There are 7 ways to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington by car, plane, bus, car ferry, train, or shuttle

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Drive to Timaru, fly
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1. Drive from Haka House Mt Cook to Timaru (TIU)car
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
4h 11m
$140–595
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
16h 11m
$266–371
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
17h 22m
$483–849
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
11h 28m
$319–403
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane ZQN - WLG
6h 38m
$217–908
Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurchbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
8h 3m
$215–494
Tour, bus, car ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Cook Village to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
18h 22m
$294–394

Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington by foot, bus, and car ferry

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16h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 649 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Wellington. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Haka House Mt Cook to Wellington via Haka House Mt Cook, Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 16h 11m.

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