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How to get fromChristchurch to Southern Alpsby bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Southern Alps by bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel via Geraldine

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    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Geraldinebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Walk from Geraldine to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    3h 41m

  2. Fly, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Whataroabus bus
    3. Walk from Whataroa to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    5h 39m

  3. Tour, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    2. Walk from Franz Josef to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    12h 34m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Walk from Tekapo to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    4h 42m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Southern Alps, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Southern Alps. However, you can take the bus to Geraldine then travel to Southern Alps. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), walk to Hokitika, take the bus to Whataroa, then travel to Southern Alps.

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