What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

The distance between Lake Wardell and Mount Cook is 594 km.

How do I travel from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 53m and costs $280 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 494+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Lake Wardell to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook by car, plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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Drive to Timaru, fly
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1. Drive from Lake Wardell to Timaru (TIU)car
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
3h 33m
$132–624
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
16h 53m
$286–409
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
18h 6m
$503–887
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lake Wardell to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
10h 57m
$314–396
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane ZQN - WLG
5h 57m
$231–975

Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Lake Wardell, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Wardell to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Twizel, Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 16h 53m.

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