The distance between Cambridge and Wanaka is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cambridge to Wanaka by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Wanaka (WKA).
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Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Wanaka.
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There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Wanaka by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$235 ($145) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$500 ($305).
The distance between Cambridge and Wanaka is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 922km (573 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Cambridge and Wanaka by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Wanaka is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$500 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Wanaka is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$235 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Wanaka. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Wanaka (WKA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and Wanaka. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Wanaka (WKA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Cambridge and Wanaka. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and arrive at Wanaka (WKA) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Cambridge to Wanaka. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cambridge to Wanaka typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and and arrive into Wanaka (WKA).
The closest major airport to Wanaka is Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Wanaka. Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) and Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cambridge to Wanaka. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Lakefront Carpark. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Wanaka is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$540 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 10m | NZ$500($305) | on demand | 991km (616 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | NZ$540($330) | once daily | 1,140km (709 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | NZ$235($145) | once daily | 1,276km (793 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 30m | NZ$430($260) | 4 times a day | 1,358km (844 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wanaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.