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How to get fromHokitika River to Lake Tekapoby car, train, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Hokitika River to Lake Tekapo by car, train, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Hokitika River to Arthur's Passcar car
    2. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus
    7h 40m

  2. Drive 404.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hokitika River to Lake Tekapocar car 404.6 km
    4h 55m
    $117–169

  3. Fly, Tour

    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    5h 54m
    $311–754

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Hokitika River to Arthurs Passcar car
    2. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus
    8h 29m
    $184–306

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hokitika River to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Hokitika River to Lake Tekapo. However, you can drive to Arthur's Pass, take the train to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, then take the bus to Tekapo. Alternatively, you can drive from Hokitika River to Lake Tekapo in around 4h 55m.

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