How to Travel from
Wānaka to Canterbury
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Wānaka, New Zealand → Canterbury, New Zealand
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Cheapest
4 h 48 min
Car
413 km.
from $22
Other
8 h 40 min
230 km.
from $57.63
3 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
230 km.
from $122.36
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At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ardmore Street
Ardmore Street, 386 м
386 м
Keep left onto Ardmore Street and drive toward Cromwell, West Coast
Ardmore Street, Cromwell, West Coast, 61 м
61 м
Turn slight left onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 393 м
393 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 870 м
1 km 870 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 206 м
1 km 206 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 9 km 532 м
9 km 532 м
Turn left onto Shortcut Road and take SH 8A toward Aoraki / Mount Cook, Christchurch
Shortcut Road, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Christchurch, SH 8A, 2 km 592 м
2 km 592 м
Turn left onto State Highway 8A and take SH 8A toward Ōmarama, Christchurch
State Highway 8A, Ōmarama, Christchurch, SH 8A, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
Turn right onto Luggate Tarras Road and take SH 8A toward Ōmarama, Christchurch
Luggate Tarras Road, Ōmarama, Christchurch, SH 8A, 19 km 714 м
19 km 714 м
Turn left onto Tarras-Cromwell Road and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Christchurch
Tarras-Cromwell Road, Ōmarama, Christchurch, SH 8, 210 km 935 м
210 km 935 м
Turn left onto Allandale Road and take SH 79 toward Geraldine, Christchurch
Allandale Road, Geraldine, Christchurch, SH 79, 43 km 561 м
43 km 561 м
Turn right onto Tiplady Road
Tiplady Road, 3 km 559 м
3 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Coach Road
Coach Road, 3 km 151 м
3 km 151 м
Turn right onto Orari Station Road
Orari Station Road, 1 km 372 м
1 km 372 м
Turn left onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 114 km 490 м
114 km 490 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Templeton, Picton
Templeton, Picton, SH 1, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main South Road
Main South Road, 6 km 605 м
6 km 605 м
Turn left onto Chalmers Street
Chalmers Street, 168 м
168 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Canterbury?
The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Canterbury is to bus which costs $31.52 - $51.09 and takes 8h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wānaka to Canterbury?
The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Canterbury is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $206.52 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Canterbury?
No, there is no direct bus from Wānaka to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Wanaka and arriving at Christchurch via Cromwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
How far is it from Wānaka to Canterbury?
The distance between Wānaka and Canterbury is 316 km. The road distance is 425.2 km.
How do I travel from Wānaka to Canterbury without a car?
The best way to get from Wānaka to Canterbury without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $31.52 - $51.09 .
How long does it take to get from Wānaka to Canterbury?
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Wānaka to Canterbury, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wānaka to Canterbury bus from?
Wānaka to Canterbury bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Wanaka station.
Bus or fly from Wānaka to Canterbury?
The best way to get from Wānaka to Canterbury is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $206.52 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $51.09 and takes 8h 40m.
Where does the Wānaka to Canterbury bus arrive?
Wānaka to Canterbury bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Cromwell station.
Can I drive from Wānaka to Canterbury?
Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Canterbury is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Wānaka to Canterbury.
Where can I stay near Canterbury?
There are 66+ hotels available in Canterbury. Prices start at $24.77 per night.
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