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How to get fromWellington to Lake Wakatipuby plane, car ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Lake Wakatipu by plane, car ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    2h 46m
    $118–761

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    19h 20m
    $299–413

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Queenstowncar car
    13h 15m
    $358–468

  4. Car ferry, bus, Tour

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    24h 32m
    $509–553

  5. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    20h 9m
    $520–911

Wellington to Lake Wakatipu by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Lake Wakatipu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 647.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) 4 times a day.

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