Bus Queenstown to Tekapo
InterCity® operates daily buses from Queenstown to Tekapo and the journey will take approximately 4 hours.
Buses to Tekapo will depart from Athol Street, in the middle of the car park, Queenstown, and arrive in Tekapo outside the Dark Sky Project building, 1 Motuariki Lane, Tekapo.
Please note: due to roadworks around Athol and Ballarat St, between Monday 14th October to Friday 20th December 2024, our Queenstown stop will move to the carpark at 61 Stanley Street. This temporary stop is located one block over from the usual stop, and is a short 2 min walk away.
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About Tekapo
Beautiful Lake Tekapo is one of many glacier-fed lakes in the South Island. As well as being a popular tourist destination, Lake Tekapo hydroelectric power feeds New Zealand's energy supplies.
The Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo is one of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand. A famous sheep dog statue stands near the church, in commemoration of these hardy mustering dogs and their contribution to the growth of farming in the area.
InterCity ® operates daily buses from Queenstown to Tekapo with fares starting from $1 (+booking fee). Your journey will take approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes to reach your destination.
Buses to Tekapo will depart from Athol Street, in the middle of the car park, Queenstown. Your arrival destination will be at the car park beside the Lake Tekapo Tavern, SH 8.
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About Tekapo:
Movement in the earth’s tectonic plates 250-300 million years ago formed the Lake Tekapo land that we see today. A famous sheep dog statue can be found on the edge of Lake Tekapo, the statue is used to commemorate the help of the hardy mustering dogs which grazed the mountainous country.
Tekapo is rich in natural beauty and attractions, for day tours of the area visit: greatsights.co.nz