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How to get fromLake Hawea to Lake Tekapoby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Hawea to Lake Tekapo by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Hawea to Tarrastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tarras to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2h 58m
    $230–299

  2. Drive  206.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Hawea to Lake Tekapocar car 206.5 km
    2h 20m
    $69–100

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lake Hawea to Omaramacar car
    2. Take the bus from Omarama to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2h 36m

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  • Distance: 207.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Hawea to Lake Tekapo. However, you can take the taxi to Tarras then take the bus to Tekapo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Hawea to Tekapo via Omarama in around 2h 36m.

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