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How to get fromGreymouth to Lake Haweaby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Greymouth to Lake Hawea by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Lake Hawea Dambus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    10h 41m
    $194–276

  2. Drive 438.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greymouth to Lake Haweacar car 438.1 km
    5h 1m
    $129–185

  3. Fly from Hokitika, bus

    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane HKK - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Medical Centre Wanakabus bus
    8h 23m
    $252–798

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Medical Centre Wanakabus bus
    7h 31m
    $413–903

Hokitika (HKK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greymouth to Lake Hawea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 448.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Greymouth, New Zealand and Lake Hawea, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Greymouth to Lake Hawea via Franz Josef and Lake Hawea Dam in around 10h 41m.

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