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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Wānaka 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 Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    7h 28m
    $418–923

  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 Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    8h 23m
    $388–748

  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 Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    7h 49m
    $450–980

  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 Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    8h
    $498–925

  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 Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    9h 32m
    $649–1,052

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,016.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Australia and Wānaka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Wānaka. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. 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 Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront.

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