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How to get fromGlenorchy to Lake Tekapoby plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Glenorchy to Lake Tekapo by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Hobart to Timaru, drive

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    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane HBA - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Tekapocar car
    15h 12m
    $355–1,283

  2. Fly Hobart to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane HBA - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    13h 47m
    $632–1,288

  3. Fly Hobart to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HBA - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    13h 54m
    $652–993

  4. Bus to Launceston, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brooker Hwy opp Wilkinsons Point to Main Rd opp Perth Fire Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane LST - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    15h 15m
    $462–1,526

  5. Bus to Launceston, fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Brooker Hwy opp Wilkinsons Point to Main Rd opp Perth Fire Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LST - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    14h 22m
    $812–1,581

Hobart (HBA) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,035.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 12m

What companies run services between Glenorchy, TAS, Australia and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Glenorchy to Lake Tekapo. However, you can take the bus to Hobart Interchange, Collins St, walk to The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, take the bus to Hobart Airport, walk to Hobart (HBA) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Lake Tekapo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hobart Interchange, Collins St, walk to The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, take the bus to Hobart Airport, walk to Hobart (HBA) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Tekapo.

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