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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Pukaki Riverby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Pukaki River by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Twizelbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Twizel to Pukaki Rivertaxi taxi
    1h 15m
    $132–170

  2. Drive 65.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Rivercar car 65.1 km
    1h 27m
    $19–28

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Rivertaxi taxi 65.1 km
    1h 27m
    $260–320

  4. Bus, taxi via Lake Ohau Turn-off

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Lake Ohau Turn-offbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Lake Ohau Turn-off to Pukaki Rivertaxi taxi
    1h 30m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 81.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Pukaki River. However, you can take the bus to Twizel then take the taxi to Pukaki River. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Tekapo to Pukaki River in around 1h 27m.

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