How to travel from Oneroa to Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
The distance between Oneroa and Lake Tekapo is around 1,039km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 5h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oneroa to Lake Tekapo by ferry, plane, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Tekapo → Oneroa if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Car
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU) then drive to Lake Tekapo.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costNZ$430($265)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Tekapo.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costNZ$240($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Tekapo.
- Duration7h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNZ$255($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oneroa and Lake Tekapo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oneroa to Lake Tekapo by ferry, plane, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$240 ($150) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$430 ($265).
The distance between Oneroa and Lake Tekapo is around 1,039km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 878km (545 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Oneroa and Lake Tekapo by ferry, plane and car.
The quickest way to get from Oneroa to Lake Tekapo is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$430 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Oneroa and Lake Tekapo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$240 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oneroa to Lake Tekapo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU) then drive to Lake Tekapo. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Lake Tekapo is Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Lake Tekapo. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oneroa to Lake Tekapo is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$430 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oneroa and Lake Tekapo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Car | 5h 15m | NZ$430($265) | every 30 mins | 1,074km (667 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | NZ$240($150) | 4 times a week | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus | 7h 25m | NZ$255($155) | 4 times a week | 1,332km (828 miles) |
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Airports near Lake Tekapo
The following major airports near Lake Tekapo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Lake Tekapo
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Lake Tekapo
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 189km (118 miles) from Lake Tekapo