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How to get fromLake Pukaki to Oamaruby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Pukaki to Oamaru by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    8h 41m

  2. Drive 156.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Pukaki to Oamarucar car 156.3 km
    1h 52m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dunedin to Oamarutrain train
    11h 2m
    $240–347

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lake Pukaki to Pareoracar car
    2. Take the bus from Pareora to Oamarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2h 40m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Pukaki to Oamaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 497.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Lake Pukaki, New Zealand and Oamaru, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Pukaki to Oamaru via Twizel and Rolleston in around 8h 41m.

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