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How to get fromWhataroa to Lake Tekapoby car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Whataroa to Lake Tekapo by car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Drive 467 km

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    1. Drive from Whataroa to Lake Tekapocar car 467 km
    5h 30m
    $138–199

  2. Bus, fly, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Whataroa to Hokitikabus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    8h 52m
    $280–719

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

You can drive from Whataroa to Lake Tekapo in around 5h 30m.

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