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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Wānakaby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Wānaka 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 Rolleston to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    10h 35m
    $195–313

  2. Drive  551.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Wānakacar car 551.6 km
    6h 33m
    $182–263

  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 Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    6h 59m
    $310–905

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Wanakabus bus
    22h 31m
    $430–600

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hanmer Springs to Wānaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 562.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Wānaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Wānaka via Bus Interchange, Rolleston, and Tarras in around 10h 35m.

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