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Auckland to Lake Pukaki

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20 h 55 min
1352 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Auckland to Lake Pukaki

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Cheapest
By car (1 352 km)
20 h 55 min
1352 km.
from $74
Other
Rideshare
20 h 55 min
1352 km.
from $17.63
Bus, Plane (Fly to Timaru)
7 h 12 min
902 km.
from $280.05
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
8 h 7 min
902 km.
from $180.25
Train, Bus
27 h 15 min
900 km.
from $765.04
Bus, Plane (Fly to Christchurch International Airport)
8 h 32 min
902 km.
from $340.49

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$522.40
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.14–$76.45
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.21
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Lake
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$105.61–$131.35

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.90–$191.12

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Lake Pukaki?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Lake Pukaki is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Lake Pukaki?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Lake Pukaki is to fly and drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $163.04 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Auckland to Lake Pukaki?

The distance between Auckland and Lake Pukaki is 1040 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Lake Pukaki without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Lake Pukaki without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 15m and costs $423.91 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Lake Pukaki?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Auckland to Lake Pukaki, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lake Pukaki?

There are 124+ hotels available in Lake Pukaki. Prices start at $19.14 per night.
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