What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which costs $110 - $600 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $110 - $600.

How far is it from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

The distance between Lake Wardell and Mount Cook is 594 km.

How do I travel from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 52m and costs $110 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 477+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Lake Wardell to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook by car, plane, bus, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Timaru, fly
best
1. Drive from Lake Wardell to Timaru (TIU)car
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
3h 27m
$117–571
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
16h 52m
$114–714
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
18h 3m
$341–1,192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lake Wardell to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
10h 56m
$242–697
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane ZQN - WLG
6h 1m
$217–1,034

Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 594 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Lake Wardell, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Lake Wardell to Mount Cook. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Wardell to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Twizel, Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 16h 52m.

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