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How to get fromAuckland to Cardronaby train, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Cardrona by train, plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    5h 25m
    $104–452

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Cardronacar car
    20h 3m
    $535–728

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,094.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cardrona, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Cardrona. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Cardrona Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Cardrona via Wellington and Picton in around 20h 3m.

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