There are 3 ways to get from Lake Matheson to Hokitika by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Hokitikabus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
3h 20m$83–116Drive 162.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Matheson to Hokitikacar 162.1 km
1h 54m$48–69Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Lake Matheson to Hariharitaxi
- Take the bus from Harihari to Hokitikabus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
2h 10m$293–359
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Matheson to Hokitika is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Matheson to Hokitika is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Matheson to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Fox Glacier and arriving at Hokitika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Lake Matheson and Hokitika is 162 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Lake Matheson to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Lake Matheson to Hokitika, including transfers.
Lake Matheson to Hokitika bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Fox Glacier station.
Lake Matheson to Hokitika bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Hokitika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Matheson to Hokitika is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Lake Matheson to Hokitika.
There are 87+ hotels available in Hokitika.
What companies run services between Lake Matheson, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Fox Glacier to Hokitika once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Fox Glacier to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $65–95
- Flexi
- $70–550
Bus from Harihari to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $40–60
- Flexi
- $30–250
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $250–300
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