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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Te Anau by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    8h 37m
    $452–987

  2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OOL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    9h 32m
    $422–812

  3. Fly from Melbourne 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 Te Anaubus bus
    8h 58m
    $494–1,044

  4. Fly from Brisbane 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 Te Anaubus bus
    9h 9m
    $531–989

  5. Fly from Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CBR - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    10h 41m
    $683–1,116

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,119.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Australia and Te Anau, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Te Anau. 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 Te Anau. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Te Anau.

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