How to travel from Lake Tekapo to Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui is around 961km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Maunganui by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mount Maunganui → Lake Tekapo if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costNZ$395($240)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Bayfair.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Mount Maunganui.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$370($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Tekapo to Mount Maunganui by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$395 ($240).
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui is around 961km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Maunganui is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx NZ$395 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Tekapo to Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Mount Maunganui is Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lake Tekapo to Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Maunganui is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around NZ$395 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Tekapo and Mount Maunganui
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 6hrs | NZ$395($240) | 4 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 45m | NZ$220($135) | 4 times a week | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 45m | NZ$370($225) | every 20 mins | 1,175km (730 miles) |
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Airports near Mount Maunganui
The following major airports near Mount Maunganui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Mount Maunganui
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Mount Maunganui