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How to get fromTasman Glacier to Christchurchby unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tasman Glacier to Christchurch by unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Travel, bus via Tekapo

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    1. Walk from Tasman Glacier to Tekapounknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    5h 13m

  2. Travel, bus, fly

    1. Walk from Tasman Glacier to Franz Josefunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    3. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    5h 36m

  3. Travel, Tour

    1. Walk from Tasman Glacier 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 27m

  4. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Tasman Glacier to Haka House Mt Cookunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    5h 22m

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 Tasman Glacier to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Tasman Glacier, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tasman Glacier to Christchurch. However, you can travel to Tekapo, take the bus to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, then take the train to Christchurch. Alternatively, you can travel to Franz Josef, 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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