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

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Hawea by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Tarras to Lake Haweataxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $285–370

  2. Drive  431.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Lake Haweacar car 431.2 km
    5h
    $131–189

  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 50m
    $340–965

  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
    $406–570

  5. Bus, drive

    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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Lake Hawea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 433.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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 Tarras then take the taxi to Lake Hawea. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Lake Hawea in around 5h.

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