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How to get fromAustralia to Franz Josef Glacierby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Australia to Franz Josef Glacier by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hokitika, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane SYD - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Franz Josefbus bus
    10h 44m
    $262–912

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus bus
    14h 27m
    $512–1,087

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane MEL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus bus
    14h 48m
    $554–1,094

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    13h 47m
    $487–867

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    14h 8m
    $499–924

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    14h 9m
    $486–869

  7. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    14h 28m
    $427–1,392

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,126.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Australia and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Franz Josef Glacier. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), walk to Hokitika, then take the bus to Franz Josef. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Franz Josef.

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