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How to get fromHamilton to Lake Tekapoby plane, car, train, car ferry, shuttle, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo by plane, car, train, car ferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Timaru, drive

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    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane HLZ - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Tekapocar car
    6h 22m
    $203–1,047

  2. Train, car ferry, drive, shuttle, Tour

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    24h 34m
    $724–1,628

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus
    24h 41m
    $247–401

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Lake Tekapocar car
    16h 17m
    $438–584

  5. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HLZ - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $241–522

  6. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TRG - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    8h 5m
    $276–800

  7. Bus to Auckland, fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    8h 50m
    $243–492

  8. Bus to Auckland, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    9h 43m
    $213–607

Hamilton to Lake Tekapo by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 904.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia, walk to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Lake Tekapo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, and Christchurch in around 24h 34m.

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