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How to get fromAuckland to Lake Haweaby plane, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Lake Hawea by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    6h 10m
    $216–683

  2. Fly to Timaru, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane AKL - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Haweacar car
    9h 4m
    $184–692

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Lake Haweacar car
    19h 53m
    $480–724

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Lake Hawea, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Lake Hawea. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, take the bus to Wanaka lakefront, then take the taxi to Lake Hawea. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Lake Hawea via Wellington and Picton in around 19h 53m.

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