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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Maruia Springsby shuttle, bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Maruia Springs by shuttle, bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tour, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hanmer Springs to Maruia Springstaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $425–535

  2. Drive 411.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Maruia Springscar car 411.1 km
    4h 58m
    $121–174

  3. Tour, fly, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    3. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Maruia Springscar car
    7h 37m
    $235–675

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hanmer Springs to Maruia Springstaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $389–492

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain train
    3. Drive from Arthur's Pass to Maruia Springscar car
    8h 14m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tekapo to Maruia Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 436.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Maruia Springs. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch, walk to Christchurch, take the bus to Hanmer Springs, then take the taxi to Maruia Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Tekapo to Maruia Springs in around 4h 58m.

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