How to get from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch by car, truck, bike, walk

Distance between Lake Tekapo and Christchurch is 181 kilometers (112 miles).
Driving distance from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch is 226 kilometers (140 miles)

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4 Ways from Lake Tekapo (New zealand) to Christchurch (New Zealand)

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Route instructions

1. Continue 42 m
2. Turn left onto Motuariki Lane 262 m
3. Turn left 194 m
4. Turn left onto Motuariki Lane 20 m
5. Continue onto Rapuwai Lane 23 m
6. Turn left onto Tekapo-Twizel Road, SH 8 42.59 km
7. Turn left onto Allandale Road, SH 79 45.25 km
8. Turn left onto Lewis Street 119 m
9. Turn right onto Wilson Street 141 m
10. Turn left onto Hislop Street 119 m
11. Turn right onto Peel Street 219 m
12. Turn left onto Waihi Terrace, SH 79, 72 6.08 km
13. Turn right onto Rangitata-Orari Bridge Highway, SH 79 9.07 km
14. Turn left onto Orari Rangitata Highway, SH 1 36.57 km
15. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto West Street, SH 1 83.97 km
16. Turn left onto Colombo Street 1.80 km
17. Arrive at destination 0 m
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