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How to get fromAuckland to Tasman Glacierby plane, unknown, train, car ferry, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Tasman Glacier by plane, unknown, train, car ferry, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Timaru, travel

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane AKL - TIU
    2. Walk from Timaru (TIU) to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    7h 48m

  2. Train, car ferry, drive, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Greymouth to Whataroabus bus
    6. Walk from Whataroa to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    28h 24m

  3. Bus, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    5. Walk from Haka House Mt Cook to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    29h 41m

  4. 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 Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    18h 42m

  5. Fly to Hokitika, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane AKL - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Walk from Franz Josef to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    8h 55m

  6. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    3. Walk from Haka House Mt Cook to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    9h 7m

  7. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    3. Walk from Lake Tekapo to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    8h 55m

Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,010.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Tasman Glacier, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Tasman Glacier. 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 travel to Tasman Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Tasman Glacier via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Greymouth, and Whataroa in around 28h 24m.

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