How to Travel from
Christchurch to Wanaka
by Plane or Car
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Christchurch, New Zealand → Wanaka, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Christchurch to Wanaka
Composite routes from Christchurch to Wanaka
Cheapest
4 h 59 min
Car
425 km.
from $23
Route Navigator Christchurch - Wanaka
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Continue onto Cathedral Square
Cathedral Square, 325 м
325 м
Turn right onto Lichfield Street
Lichfield Street, 2 km 719 м
2 km 719 м
Turn right onto Brougham Street and drive toward Akaroa, West Coast, Timaru
Brougham Street, Akaroa, West Coast, Timaru, 1 km 472 м
1 km 472 м
Keep right onto Christchurch Southern Motorway and drive toward Timaru, West Coast, Akaroa
Christchurch Southern Motorway, Timaru, West Coast, Akaroa, 87 km 14 м
87 km 14 м
Turn slight left onto Hinds Highway
Hinds Highway, 42 km 174 м
42 km 174 м
Turn right onto Orari Station Road
Orari Station Road, 1 km 372 м
1 km 372 м
Turn left onto Coach Road
Coach Road, 3 km 110 м
3 km 110 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tiplady Road
Tiplady Road, 3 km 622 м
3 km 622 м
Turn left onto Geraldine Fairlie Highway
Geraldine Fairlie Highway, 43 km 561 м
43 km 561 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, 210 km 935 м
210 km 935 м
Turn right onto Bells Lane and take SH 8A toward Wānaka, West Coast
Bells Lane, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 8A, 19 km 714 м
19 km 714 м
Turn left onto State Highway 8A and take SH 8A toward Wānaka, West Coast
State Highway 8A, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 8A, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
Turn right onto Shortcut Road and take SH 8A toward Wānaka, West Coast
Shortcut Road, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 8A, 2 km 592 м
2 km 592 м
Turn right onto Wānaka Luggate Highway and take SH 6 toward Wānaka, West Coast
Wānaka Luggate Highway, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 6, 8 km 447 м
8 km 447 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 211 м
1 km 211 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 901 м
1 km 901 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 504 м
1 km 504 м
Keep left onto Ardmore Street and drive toward Town Centre
Ardmore Street, Town Centre, 325 м
325 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
28 м
28 м
Arrive at destination
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Wanaka?
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Wanaka is car at a price of $1., the journey takes 4 h 59 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Wanaka?
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Wanaka is plane at a price of $2.28., the journey takes 1 h 5 min.
Is there a direct Plane from Christchurch to Wanaka?
Yes, there is a direct Plane, departing from Christchurch and arriving in Wanaka. The trip takes approximately 1 h 5 min.
What is the distance from Christchurch to Wanaka?
The distance between Christchurch and Wanaka is 425 km.
How long does the trip from Christchurch to Wanaka?
The journey from Christchurch to Wanaka takes approximately 3 h 2 min.
Is there a direct Car from Christchurch to Wanaka?
Yes, there is a direct Car, departing from Christchurch and arriving in Wanaka. The trip takes approximately 4 h 59 min.
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