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How to get fromLake Manapouri to Lake Tekapoby unknown, bus, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Lake Manapouri to Lake Tekapo by unknown, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Lake Manapouri to Te Anauunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    7h 11m

  2. Travel, bus, Tour

    1. Walk from Lake Manapouri to Te Anauunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Te Anau to Queenstownbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    12h 37m

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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Manapouri to Lake Tekapo. However, you can travel to Te Anau, take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, then take the bus to Tekapo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Manapouri to Lake Tekapo via Te Anau, Queenstown, and Queenstown in around 12h 37m.

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