There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie District by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Fairliebus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the taxi from Fairlie to Mackenzie Districttaxi
3h 38m$286–354Drive 233.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Mackenzie Districtcar 233.6 km
2h 59m$68–99Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake TekapoChristchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
3h 23m$200–264Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
3h 58m$139–187
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie District is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie District is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Mackenzie District. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Tekapo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Christchurch and Mackenzie District is 235 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie District without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs $280 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Christchurch to Mackenzie District, including transfers.
Christchurch to Mackenzie District bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Mackenzie District bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tekapo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Mackenzie District is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Christchurch to Mackenzie District.
There are 378+ hotels available in Mackenzie District.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Mackenzie District, New Zealand?
Cheeky Kiwi Travel operates a shuttle from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo once daily. Tickets cost $150–199 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
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 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- 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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