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How to get fromAuckland to Karameaby car, car ferry, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Karamea by car, car ferry, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Karameacar car
    15h 43m
    $425–568

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    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 Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Karameabus bus
    11h 52m
    $219–467

  3. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane AKL - BHE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Karameabus bus
    11h 53m
    $439–1,227

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar150Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Karamea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,121.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 43m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Karamea, West Coast, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Karamea. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Karamea. Alternatively, 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the shuttle to Westport, walk to Westport, then take the bus to Karamea.

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