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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Otematataby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Otematata by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Omaramabus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Omarama to Otematatataxi taxi
    1h 16m
  2. Drive  108.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Otematatacar car 108.5 km
    1h 14m
    $33–48
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Omaramabus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    4h 17m
    $182–231

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

GreatSights operates a bus from Tekapo to Omarama once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h.

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