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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Lake Manapouriby bus, unknown, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Lake Manapouriunknown unknown
    7h 1m

  2. Tour, bus, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Queenstownshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Te Anaubus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Lake Manapouriunknown unknown
    12h 53m

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  • Distance: 436 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Lake Manapouri. However, you can take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, take the bus to Te Anau, then travel to Lake Manapouri. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Lake Tekapo to Lake Manapouri via Queenstown, Info & Track Queenstown, and Te Anau in around 12h 53m.

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