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How to get fromAuckland to Kaikōura Islandby bus, plane, unknown, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Kaikōura Island by bus, plane, unknown, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Walk from Claris Airport to Kaikōura Islandunknown unknown
    2h 12m

  2. Car ferry, travel

    1. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    2. Walk from Tryphena Wharf to Kaikōura Islandunknown unknown
    4h 25m

  3. Train, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Walk from Claris Airport to Kaikōura Islandunknown unknown
    2h 39m

Auckland Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Kaikōura Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Kaikōura Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Kaikōura Island. However, you can take the bus to Auckland International Airport, walk to Auckland Airport airport, fly to Claris Airport, then travel to Kaikōura Island. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Kaikōura Island via Tryphena Wharf in around 4h 25m.

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