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How to get fromAuckland to Lake Haweaby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Lake Hawea by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Queenstown Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Medical Centre Wanakabus bus
    5h 56m
    $235–608

  2. Fly Auckland to Timaru, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane AKL - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Haweacar car
    8h 59m
    $194–622

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Lake Haweacar car
    19h 51m
    $535–727

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WRE - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Medical Centre Wanakabus bus
    10h 24m
    $290–958

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Lake Hawea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,137.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Lake Hawea. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, take the bus to Medical Centre Wanaka, then take the taxi to Lake Hawea. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Lake Hawea via Wellington and Picton in around 19h 51m.

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