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How to get fromRakaia Gorge to Lake Tekapoby taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rakaia Gorge to Ashburtontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ashburton to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2h 56m
    $232–288

  2. Drive 169.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rakaia Gorge to Lake Tekapocar car 169.9 km
    1h 59m
    $50–71

  3. Taxi, bus via Rakaia

    1. Take the taxi from Rakaia Gorge to Rakaiataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rakaia to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    3h 14m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 189.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

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

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