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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaikiby plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki by plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane AKL - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    5h 20m
    $220–623

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    6h 19m
    $160–371

  3. Train, car ferry, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Truman Trackbus bus
    23h 49m
    $432–589

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Punakaikibus bus
    25h 46m
    $185–370

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Punakaikicar car
    14h 32m
    $400–530

  6. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Punakaikibus bus
    7h 46m
    $254–670

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration25h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki. However, you can fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Truman Track via Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, Manukau Train Station 1, Puhinui Train Station 2, Papakura, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Nelson in around 23h 49m.

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