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How to get fromTwizel to Mount John Observatoryby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Twizel to Mount John Observatory by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Tekapo to Mount John Observatorytaxi taxi
    1h 11m
    $90–122

  2. Drive  63.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Twizel to Mount John Observatorycar car 63.4 km
    56 min
    $22–31

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Twizel to Mount John Observatorytaxi taxi 63.4 km
    56 min
    $250–310

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  • Distance: 67.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Twizel, New Zealand and Mount John Observatory, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Twizel to Mount John Observatory. However, you can take the bus to Tekapo then take the taxi to Mount John Observatory. Alternatively, you can drive from Twizel to Mount John Observatory in around 56 min.

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