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How to get fromChristchurch to Waitaki Riverby bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Waitaki River by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Church Corner to Glenavybus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Walk from Glenavy to Waitaki Riverunknown unknown
    3h 31m

  2. Fly to Timaru, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane CHC - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Glenavybus bus
    3. Walk from Glenavy to Waitaki Riverunknown unknown
    7h 14m

  3. Fly to Dunedin, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Glenavybus bus
    3. Walk from Glenavy to Waitaki Riverunknown unknown
    7h 31m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Waitaki River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Waitaki River, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Waitaki River. However, you can take the bus to Glenavy then travel to Waitaki River. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, take the bus to Glenavy, then travel to Waitaki River.

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