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

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  1. Drive to Timaru, fly

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    1. Drive from Omarama to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    3h 54m
    $149–692

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Omarama to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    17h 12m
    $166–301

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Omarama to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    18h 22m
    $364–779

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Omarama to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    11h 21m
    $342–437

  5. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Omarama to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ZQN - WLG
    5h 21m

Omarama to Mount Cook by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Omarama to Mount Cook.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 619.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Omarama 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 bus from Omarama to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 17h 12m.

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