There are 2 ways to get from Lake Matheson to Blue Pools by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Lake Matheson to Blue Pools is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Matheson to Blue Pools is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Matheson to Blue Pools. However, there are services departing from Fox Glacier and arriving at Makarora via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Lake Matheson and Blue Pools is 212 km. The road distance is 195.1 km.
The best way to get from Lake Matheson to Blue Pools without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lake Matheson to Blue Pools, including transfers.
Lake Matheson to Blue Pools bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Fox Glacier station.
Lake Matheson to Blue Pools bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Makarora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Matheson to Blue Pools is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Lake Matheson to Blue Pools.
There are four+ hotels available in Blue Pools.
What companies run services between Lake Matheson, New Zealand and Blue Pools, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Fox Glacier to Makarora once daily. Tickets cost $80–110 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Fox Glacier to Makarora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $80–110
- Flexi
- $90–700
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