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How to get fromSouthern Alps to Christchurchby unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Southern Alps to Christchurch by unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Travel, bus via Geraldine

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    1. Walk from Southern Alps to Geraldineunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    3h 41m

  2. Travel, bus, fly

    1. Walk from Southern Alps to Harihariunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Harihari to Hokitikabus bus
    3. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    4h 34m

  3. Travel, Tour

    1. Walk from Southern Alps to Mount Cook Villageunknown unknown
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Cook Village to Christchurchshuttle bus Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
    7h 49m

  4. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Southern Alps to Tekapounknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    4h 32m

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Southern Alps to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Southern Alps, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Southern Alps to Christchurch. However, you can travel to Geraldine then take the bus to Christchurch. Alternatively, you can travel to Harihari, take the bus to Hokitika, walk to Hokitika (HKK) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St.

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