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How to get fromAuckland to Matauraby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Mataura by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Invercargill, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane AKL - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Mataurabus bus
    6h 15m

  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 Mataurabus bus
    6h 56m
    $149–527

  3. 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 Matauracar car
    21h 11m
    $555–758

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

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane WRE - IVC
    3. Take the bus from Invercargill to Mataurabus bus
    12h 18m

  5. Fly Auckland to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Invercargill to Mataurabus bus
    10h 21m

Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,262 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Mataura. 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 Invercargill (IVC), walk to Invercargill, then take the bus to Mataura. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Mataura via Wellington and Picton in around 21h 11m.

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