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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Rakaia Gorgeby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Ashburtonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Ashburton to Rakaia Gorgetaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    $232–295

  2. Drive 169.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia Gorgecar car 169.8 km
    1h 59m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, taxi via Rakaia

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rakaiabus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Rakaia to Rakaia Gorgetaxi taxi
    3h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Ashburton then take the taxi to Rakaia Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia Gorge in around 1h 59m.

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