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How to get fromAshburton to Lake Haweaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Ashburton to Lake Hawea by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Omaramabus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Omarama to Lake Haweacar car
    5h 26m

  2. Drive  346.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashburton to Lake Haweacar car 346.1 km
    4h
    $105–151

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Tarras to Lake Haweataxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $266–344

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 348 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Ashburton, New Zealand and Lake Hawea, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Ashburton to Lake Hawea. However, you can take the bus to Omarama then drive to Lake Hawea. Alternatively, you can drive from Ashburton to Lake Hawea in around 4h.

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