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Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo

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18 h 25 min
1112 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo

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Cheapest
By car (1 112 km)
18 h 25 min
1112 km.
from $61
Other
Rideshare
18 h 25 min
1112 km.
from $14.50
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Timaru)
7 h 57 min
745 km.
from $287.74
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
11 h 28 min
745 km.
from $174.84
Bus, Train
23 h 51 min
744 km.
from $377.35
Train, Bus
23 h 56 min
744 km.
from $641.57
Plane
8 h 40 min
745 km.
from $338.61
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport)
9 h 20 min
745 km.
from $259.03
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
10 h 37 min
745 km.
from $232.88
Bus, Plane (Bus to New Plymouth Airport)
10 h 22 min
745 km.
from $351.53

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

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

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.67–$445.95
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waitomo Township to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Waitomo Township to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.58–$48.42
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$30.58
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03

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 Taumarunui Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04
Train from Otorohanga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90

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 Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo?

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo is to bus and fly which costs $97.83 - $304.35 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo?

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo is to fly and drive which takes 7h 57m and costs $119.57 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Lake Tekapo is 955 km.

How do I travel from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo without a car?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus and train and car ferry and shuttle which takes 23h 51m and costs $239.13 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Waitomo Caves to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lake Tekapo?

There are 321+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo. Prices start at $68.68 per night.
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