How to Travel from
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wānaka to Omarama
Composite routes from Wānaka to Omarama
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1 h 18 min
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112 km.
from $6
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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, 80 km 211 м
80 km 211 м
Turn right onto Chain Hills Highway and take SH 83 toward Kurow, Oamaru
Chain Hills Highway, Kurow, Oamaru, SH 83, 133 м
133 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Other from Wanaka to Tarras
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$38.22
Other from Tarras to Omarama
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Omarama?
The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Omarama is to drive which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 1h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wānaka to Omarama?
The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Omarama is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Omarama?
No, there is no direct bus from Wānaka to Omarama. However, there are services departing from Wanaka and arriving at Omarama via Tarras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
How far is it from Wānaka to Omarama?
The distance between Wānaka and Omarama is 113 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.
How do I travel from Wānaka to Omarama without a car?
The best way to get from Wānaka to Omarama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $19.57 - $50 .
How long does it take to get from Wānaka to Omarama?
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Wānaka to Omarama, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wānaka to Omarama bus from?
Wānaka to Omarama bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wanaka station.
Train, bus or fly from Wānaka to Omarama?
The best way to get from Wānaka to Omarama is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $19.57 - $50 . There are no good options to train or fly between Wānaka to Omarama.
Where does the Wānaka to Omarama bus arrive?
Wānaka to Omarama bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tarras station.
Can I drive from Wānaka to Omarama?
Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Omarama is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Wānaka to Omarama.
Where can I stay near Omarama?
There are 19+ hotels available in Omarama. Prices start at $18.99 per night.
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