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How to get fromWānaka to Tasman Glacierby bus, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Wānaka to Tasman Glacier by bus, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel via Tarras

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    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Tarrasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarras to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    3. Walk from Haka House Mt Cook to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    4h 32m

  2. Tour, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Wānaka to Franz Josef / Waiaushuttle bus Wanaka to Franz Josef Small Group Tour
    2. Walk from Franz Josef / Waiau to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    8h 23m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Fox Glacierbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Walk from Fox Glacier to Tasman Glacierunknown unknown
    5h 54m

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  • Distance: 230 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Wānaka to Tasman Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Tarras, take the bus to Haka House Mt Cook, then travel to Tasman Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Wānaka to Tasman Glacier via Franz Josef / Waiau in around 8h 23m.

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