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How to get fromAuckland to Rakiura National Parkby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Rakiura National Park by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland, ferry

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane AKL - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    6h 36m
    $349–862

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, ferry

    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 ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    12h 39m
    $389–1,052

Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,275.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rakiura National Park, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Rakiura National Park. 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), take the taxi to Bluff, take the ferry to Stewart Island, then walk to Rakiura National Park. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, take the ferry to Stewart Island, then walk to Rakiura National Park.

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