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Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau
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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand → Lake Te Anau, New Zealand
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Cheapest
5 h 1 min
Car
441 km.
from $24
Other
7 h 20 min
250 km.
from $85.22
9 h 42 min
250 km.
from $202.24
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41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Motuariki Lane
Motuariki Lane, 259 м
259 м
Turn right onto Neil Anderson Way
Neil Anderson Way, 101 м
101 м
Turn right onto Tekapo-Twizel Road
Tekapo-Twizel Road, 194 km 182 м
194 km 182 м
Turn right onto Deadmans Point Bridge and take SH 8B toward Cromwell, Wānaka, Queenstown
Deadmans Point Bridge, Cromwell, Wānaka, Queenstown, SH 8B, 2 km 968 м
2 km 968 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 1 km 613 м
1 km 613 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kawarau Gorge Road
Kawarau Gorge Road, 49 km 959 м
49 km 959 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 523 м
3 km 523 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 435 м
435 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 938 м
1 km 938 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kawarau Road
Kawarau Road, 1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kawarau Road
Kawarau Road, 5 km 532 м
5 km 532 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kingston Road
Kingston Road, 81 km 120 м
81 km 120 м
Turn right onto Mossburn Five Rivers Road and take SH 97 toward Te Anau, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Mossburn Five Rivers Road, Te Anau, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, SH 97, 20 km 679 м
20 km 679 м
Turn right onto Devon Street and take SH 94 toward Te Anau, Milford Sound (Piopiotahi)
Devon Street, Te Anau, Milford Sound (Piopiotahi), SH 94, 57 km 218 м
57 km 218 м
Turn right onto Sandy Brown Road
Sandy Brown Road, 1 km 390 м
1 km 390 м
Turn right onto Milford Road
Milford Road, 26 km 374 м
26 km 374 м
Turn left
49 м
49 м
Turn left
28 м
28 м
Keep left
34 м
34 м
Turn right
41 м
41 м
Arrive at destination
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What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau?
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau is to bus which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 7h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau?
The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Lake Tekapo and Lake Te Anau?
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau. However, there are services departing from Tekapo and arriving at Te Anau via Info & Track Queenstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
How far is it from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau?
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Lake Te Anau is 429 km. The road distance is 414.3 km.
How do I travel from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau without a car?
The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau?
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau bus from?
Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.
Where does the Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau bus arrive?
Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Queenstown station.
What is the time difference between Lake Tekapo and Lake Te Anau?
It is currently 22:20 at both, Lake Tekapo and Lake Te Anau.
Can I drive from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau?
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lake Tekapo to Lake Te Anau.
Where can I stay near Lake Te Anau?
There are 67+ hotels available in Lake Te Anau. Prices start at $20.62 per night.
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