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How to get fromSydney to Southern Alpsby plane, unknown, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Timaru, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    2. Walk from Timaru (TIU) to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    12h

  2. Fly to Hokitika, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane SYD - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Whataroabus bus
    3. Walk from Whataroa to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    10h 33m

  3. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    3. Walk from Haka House Mt Cook to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    11h 7m

  4. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Lake Tekapo to Southern Alpsunknown unknown
    11h 14m

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,189.3 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Southern Alps, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Southern Alps. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then travel to Southern Alps. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), walk to Hokitika, take the bus to Whataroa, then travel to Southern Alps.

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