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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tekapoby plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tekapo by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Timaru, drive

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Tekapocar car
    8h 44m
    $226–887

  2. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    7h 59m
    $452–1,010

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    7h 46m
    $455–841

  4. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane SYD - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Tekapobus bus
    14h 15m
    $492–956

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,167.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tekapo. However, you can fly to Timaru (TIU) then drive to Lake Tekapo. Alternatively, you can fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Tekapo.

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