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

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

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  1. Fly to Timaru, drive

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane AKL - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Wardellcar car
    7h 18m
    $149–557

  2. 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 Wardellcar car
    18h 5m
    $485–658

  3. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Twizelbus bus
    8h
    $224–617

  4. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Twizelbus bus
    9h 48m

Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Lake Wardell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,042.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Lake Wardell. 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 Timaru (TIU), then drive to Lake Wardell. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Lake Wardell via Wellington and Picton in around 18h 5m.

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