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How to get fromMaui to Lake Tekapoby plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Maui to Lake Tekapo by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Kahului Airport to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    best
    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OGG - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    22h 7m
    $762–2,312

  2. Fly Kahului Airport to Timaru, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane OGG - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Tekapocar car
    29h 14m
    $635–2,252

  3. Fly Kahului Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OGG - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    23h 20m
    $812–2,657

  4. Bus to Kapalua Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Queen Ka'ahumanu Center to L. Honoapi'ilani Rd./Polynesian Shoresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kapalua Airport (JHM) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane JHM - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    25h 36m
    $762–2,312

Kahului Airport (OGG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maui to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,098.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 7m

What companies run services between Maui, HI, USA and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Maui to Lake Tekapo. However, you can take the bus to Kulamalu Town Center, take the line 40 bus to Kahului Airport Pick-Up Zone #3, walk to Kahului Airport (OGG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, then take the shuttle to Lake Tekapo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kulamalu Town Center, take the line 40 bus to Kahului Airport Pick-Up Zone #3, walk to Kahului Airport (OGG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Lake Tekapo.

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