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How to get fromAustralia to Russellby plane or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Australia to Russell by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane SYD - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    8h 22m
    $214–929

  2. Fly from Brisbane Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane BNE - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    8h 40m
    $233–1,031

  3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane OOL - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    9h 14m
    $234–1,054

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,132.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Australia and Russell, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Russell. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell.

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