Lake Tekapo Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Southbound services to Mt Cook, Queenstown and Wanaka, and northbound services to Christchurch, are offered by a number of operators such as Atomic Shuttles (03-349 0697; www.atomictravel.co.nz), InterCity/Newmans (03-365 1113; www.intercitycoach.co.nz) and Southern Link Coaches (0508 458 835; www.southernlinkcoaches.co.nz). One-way fares range between $25 and $45.

Naked Bus (www.nakedbus.com) travel from here to Christchurch and Queenstown/Wanaka.

Cook Connection (0800 266 526; www.cookconnect.co.nz) operates to Mt Cook (one-way $28, one daily) and for an additional $17 you can carry on from Mt Cook to Twizel. Travel can be over more than one day.

Between them, Kiwi Treasures (03-680 6686; SH8) and Tekapo High Country Crafts (03-680 6905; SH8) handle bookings for visiting buses.