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How to get fromAuckland to Central Otago Districtby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Central Otago District by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Queenstown Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Clydebus bus
    6h 35m

  2. Fly Auckland to Dunedin, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane AKL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandrabus bus
    7h 35m
    $227–632

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Central Otago Districtcar car
    20h 55m
    $514–697

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WRE - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Clydebus bus
    11h 3m

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Central Otago District.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,163 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Central Otago District, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Central Otago District. 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 Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, take the bus to Clyde, then take the taxi to Central Otago District. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Central Otago District via Wellington and Picton in around 20h 55m.

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