There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin by bus, car, or shuttle
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Tekapo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Christchurch and Mackenzie Basin is 235 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin, including transfers.
Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tekapo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Christchurch to Mackenzie Basin.
There are 388+ hotels available in Mackenzie Basin.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Mackenzie Basin, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Tekapo once daily, and the journey takes 3h 35m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $85–130
- Flexi
- $100–800
- Phone
- +64 9 390 7380
- [email protected]
- Website
- cheekykiwitravel.com
Shuttle from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–199
- Schedules at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Book at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Adult
- $199
- Child
- $150
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