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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Parkby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    8h 32m
    $160–220

  2. Drive 456.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centrecar car 456.2 km
    5h 28m
    $132–190

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    9h 48m
    $340–905

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Mount Cook Villageshuttle bus Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour
    10h 5m
    $210–290

Hanmer Springs to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hanmer Springs to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 464 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Haka House Mt Cook via Christchurch and Haka House Mt Cook in around 8h 32m.

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