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How to get fromSydney to Wānakaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Wānaka by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    7h 28m
    $418–923

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OAG - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    10h 28m
    $350–1,224

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,016.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Wānaka. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront.

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