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How to get fromAustralia to Lake Tekapoby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Lake Tekapo by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    10h 22m
    $487–1,070

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    10h 6m
    $552–1,195

  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 Tekapobus bus
    10h 38m
    $515–1,125

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    10h 23m
    $520–1,300

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BNE - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    10h 54m
    $594–1,172

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    10h 35m
    $489–1,197

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,205.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Australia and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Lake Tekapo. However, 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 Tekapo. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, then take the shuttle to Lake Tekapo.

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