How to travel from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge, New Zealand
The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge is around 961km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Aoraki Mount Cook National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costNZ$550($335)
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2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to St Peters School.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Hamilton.
- Duration22h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$615($375)
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Cambridge.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$205($125)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around NZ$205 ($125) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$550 ($335).
The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge is around 961km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge by plane.
The quickest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$550 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around NZ$205 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge. Flights depart from Timaru (TIU) and arrive at Hamilton (HLZ) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Timaru (TIU) and and arrive into Hamilton (HLZ).
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Cambridge is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$550 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 55m | NZ$550($335) | on demand | 961km (597 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6hrs | NZ$500($305) | 3 times a week | 997km (620 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 7h 5m | NZ$480($290) | 4 times a week | 976km (606 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 22h 35m | NZ$215($130) | 4 times a week | 1,227km (763 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 22h 20m | NZ$615($375) | 3 times a week | 1,290km (801 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 45m | NZ$205($125) | every 20 mins | 1,006km (625 miles) |
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Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Cambridge
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Cambridge