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How to get fromHobart to Wānakaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hobart to Wānaka by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Hobart, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane HBA - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    10h 27m
    $631–981

  2. Bus to Launceston, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St 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 Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    12h 34m
    $385–1,424

Hobart (HBA) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hobart to Wānaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,794.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Hobart, TAS, Australia and Wānaka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hobart to Wānaka. However, you can take the bus to Hobart Airport, walk to Hobart (HBA) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Main Rd opp Perth Fire Station, take the taxi to Launceston (LST) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront.

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