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How to get fromManapouri to Lake Tekapoby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Manapouri to Lake Tekapo by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    7h 5m
    $255–346

  2. Drive 414.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manapouri to Lake Tekapocar car 414.8 km
    4h 42m
    $120–173

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook
    12h 31m
    $430–586

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manapouri to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Manapouri to Tekapo via Te Anau and Frankton Bus Interchange in around 7h 5m.

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