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How to get fromChristchurch to Blue Lakeby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Blue Lake by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CHC - BNE
    2. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    10h 32m
    $355–664

  2. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane CHC - MCY
    2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    15h 34m
    $261–892

  3. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CHC - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    11h 32m
    $300–1,091

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,589.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Blue Lake, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Blue Lake. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central station, platform 1, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Cleveland station, take the line 271 bus to Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, walk to Toondah Harbour, take the ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, then take the taxi to Blue Lake. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Boggo Road station, platform 6, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Cleveland station, take the line 271 bus to Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, walk to Toondah Harbour, take the ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, then take the taxi to Blue Lake.

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