There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Rotoroa by bus, unknown, or shuttle
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Christchurch and Lake Rotoroa is 208 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Lake Rotoroa without a car is to bus and travel which takes 3h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Christchurch to Lake Rotoroa, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Lake Rotoroa.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lake Rotoroa, Tasman, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Lake Rotoroa. However, you can take the bus to Hanmer Springs then travel to Lake Rotoroa. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Christchurch to Lake Rotoroa via Saint Arnaud in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
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