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How to get fromAuckland to Punakaikiby plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Punakaiki by plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane AKL - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    7h 11m
    $224–642

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    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 Punakaikishuttle bus
    8h 9m
    $169–392

  3. Train, car ferry, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Truman Trackbus bus
    22h 22m
    $439–582

  4. 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 Punakaikicar car
    14h 36m
    $410–538

  5. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Punakaikibus bus
    9h 37m
    $267–656

Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 828.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Punakaiki. 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 Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Truman Track via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Nelson in around 22h 22m.

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