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How to get fromAuckland to Lake Manapouriby plane, bus, unknown, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Auckland to Queenstown Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Lake Manapouriunknown unknown
    7h 23m

  2. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Picton to Lake Manapouriunknown unknown
    24h 47m

  3. Fly Auckland to Invercargill, shuttle, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane AKL - IVC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Te Anaushuttle bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Lake Manapouriunknown unknown
    7h 25m

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

    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 Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    4. Walk from Te Anau to Lake Manapouriunknown unknown
    11h 50m

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Lake Manapouri.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,241.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Lake Manapouri. 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 Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, take the bus to Te Anau, then travel to Lake Manapouri. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Lake Manapouri via Wellington and Picton in around 24h 47m.

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