What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka is to fly and bus which costs $160 - $800 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka?

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka is to fly and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $160 - $800.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Wānaka?

The distance between Mount Cook and Wānaka is 711 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 19h 9m and costs $500 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 774+ hotels available in Wānaka.

Mount Cook to Wānaka - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane WLG - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus
4h 56m
$164–757
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry
2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain
3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tarrasbus
19h 9m
$542–1,009
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
3. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus
4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus
5. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Wanakabus
27h 13m
$332–529
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Wānakacar
12h 39m
$350–450
Car ferry, bus, Tour
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Franz Josef / Waiau to Wānakashuttle
37h 59m
$681–770

Mount Cook to Wānaka by bus, foot, and car ferry

5Weekly Services

27h 13mAverage Duration

$332Cheapest Price

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Distance: 711.2 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Cook to Wānaka. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Cook to Wānaka via Wellington - Central, Picton, Picton, Christchurch, Rolleston, Rolleston, and Tarras in around 19h 9m.

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