How to Travel from
Abel Tasman national park to Lake Tekapo
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Abel Tasman national park, New Zealand → Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo
Composite routes from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo
Cheapest
8 h 25 min
Car
711 km.
from $39
Other
13 h 47 min
Train, Bus
408 km.
from $395.35
17 h 16 min
408 km.
from $186.65
15 h 29 min
Bus, Train
408 km.
from $170.39
26 h 35 min
Bus, Train
408 km.
from $188.37
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7 м
7 м
Turn left
199 м
199 м
Turn left onto Totaranui Road
Totaranui Road, 3 km 59 м
3 km 59 м
Turn right onto Totaranui Road
Totaranui Road, 23 km 611 м
23 km 611 м
Turn left onto Glenview Road
Glenview Road, 4 km 419 м
4 km 419 м
Turn left onto East Takaka Road
East Takaka Road, 12 km 215 м
12 km 215 м
Turn sharp left onto Takaka Valley Highway
Takaka Valley Highway, 33 km 758 м
33 km 758 м
Turn right onto Swamp Road
Swamp Road, 3 km 16 м
3 km 16 м
Turn slight right onto Old Mill Road
Old Mill Road, 1 km 659 м
1 km 659 м
Turn left onto Old Mill Road
Old Mill Road, 436 м
436 м
Turn left onto Motueka River West Bank Road
Motueka River West Bank Road, 9 km 158 м
9 km 158 м
Turn left onto Alexander Bluff Road
Alexander Bluff Road, 174 м
174 м
Turn right onto Motueka Valley Highway
Motueka Valley Highway, 45 km 660 м
45 km 660 м
Turn right onto Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway and take SH 6 toward Murchison, Westport
Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway, Murchison, Westport, SH 6, 84 km 409 м
84 km 409 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Greymouth, Westport
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Greymouth, Westport, SH 6, 40 km 338 м
40 km 338 м
Turn left onto State Highway 69
State Highway 69, 33 km 788 м
33 km 788 м
Turn right onto Potter Street
Potter Street, 63 km 353 м
63 km 353 м
Turn left onto Arnold Valley Road and drive toward Moana, Christchurch
Arnold Valley Road, Moana, Christchurch, 53 km 317 м
53 km 317 м
Turn left onto Ōtira Highway and take SH 73 toward Arthur's Pass, Christchurch
Ōtira Highway, Arthur's Pass, Christchurch, SH 73, 94 km 336 м
94 km 336 м
Turn sharp right onto Lyndon Road and drive toward Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge
Lyndon Road, Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge, 21 km 987 м
21 km 987 м
Turn left onto Coleridge Road
Coleridge Road, 13 km 550 м
13 km 550 м
Keep right onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 5 km 474 м
5 km 474 м
Turn right onto Rakaia Gorge Road
Rakaia Gorge Road, 76 km 615 м
76 km 615 м
Continue onto Main North Road and take SH 79, 72 toward Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook
Main North Road, Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook, SH 79, 72, 5 km 450 м
5 km 450 м
Continue onto Waihi Terrace
Waihi Terrace, 1 km 747 м
1 km 747 м
Turn right onto Wilson Street
Wilson Street, 361 м
361 м
Turn left onto Lewis Street
Lewis Street, 119 м
119 м
Turn right onto Cox Street
Cox Street, 45 km 237 м
45 km 237 м
Turn right onto Mount Cook Road and take SH 8 toward Lake Tekapo, Aoraki (Mount Cook)
Mount Cook Road, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki (Mount Cook), SH 8, 43 km 807 м
43 km 807 м
Turn right
15 м
15 м
Turn left onto Rapuwai Lane
Rapuwai Lane, 173 м
173 м
Turn right
60 м
60 м
Turn right
19 м
19 м
Continue onto Motuariki Lane
Motuariki Lane, 63 м
63 м
Turn left
41 м
41 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
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Airlines
Found: 1
AN
Air New Zealand
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AN
Air New Zealand
2h 57m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$76.45–$318.54
Train operators
Found: 1
KC
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo?
The cheapest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo is to bus which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 17h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo?
The fastest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 9h 15m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .
How far is it from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo?
The distance between Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Tekapo is 811 km. The road distance is 739.6 km.
How do I travel from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo without a car?
The best way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo without a car is to shuttle which takes 12h 42m and costs $260.87 - $1086.96 .
How long does it take to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo?
It takes approximately 13h 47m to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Can I drive from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo?
Yes, the driving distance between Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo is 740 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Abel Tasman National Park to Lake Tekapo.
Where can I stay near Lake Tekapo?
There are 321+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo. Prices start at $68.68 per night.
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