The distance between Wanaka and Cambridge is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Wanaka to Cambridge by bus, plane, 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 Wanaka (WKA) to Hamilton (HLZ).
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Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Cambridge.
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There are several options for getting from Wanaka to Cambridge by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$430 ($260) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$615 ($375).
The distance between Wanaka and Cambridge is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 922km (573 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Wanaka and Cambridge by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Wanaka to Cambridge is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$615 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Wanaka and Cambridge is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$430 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wanaka and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Wanaka (WKA) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wanaka and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Wanaka (WKA) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Wanaka and Cambridge. Flights depart from Wanaka (WKA) and arrive at Hamilton (HLZ) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Wanaka to Cambridge. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Wanaka to Cambridge typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Wanaka (WKA) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Wanaka to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Queenstown Airport then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wanaka to Cambridge is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$605 ($370).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | NZ$615($375) | on demand | 991km (616 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 30m | NZ$605($370) | once daily | 1,153km (717 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 40m | NZ$430($260) | every 20 mins | 1,358km (844 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.