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How to get fromChristchurch to Lake Haweaby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Hawea by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Omaramabus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Omarama to Lake Haweacar car
    6h 41m
    $54–142

  2. Drive 431.2 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Lake Haweacar car 431.2 km
    5h
    $126–182

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Medical Centre Wanakabus bus
    4h 48m
    $336–811

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Lake Hawea Dambus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    19h 7m
    $411–466

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Tarras to Lake Haweataxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $302–394

  6. Bus, drive via Tekapo

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tekapo to Omaramabus bus
    3. Drive from Omarama to Lake Haweacar car
    7h 41m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 433.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lake Hawea, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Lake Hawea. However, you can take the bus to Omarama then drive to Lake Hawea. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Lake Hawea in around 5h.

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