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How to get fromChristchurch to Hot Water Beachby plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Hot Water Beach by plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Auckland, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    6h 49m
    $190–445

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hot Water Beachcar car
    5h 26m
    $140–620

  3. Train, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    4. Drive from Papakura to Hot Water Beachcar car
    23h 3m
    $673–1,023

  4. Bus, car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    25h 40m
    $253–463

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Hot Water Beachcar car
    15h 8m
    $408–541

Christchurch to Hot Water Beach by bus, foot, car ferry, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 946 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Hot Water Beach, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Hot Water Beach. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Hot Water Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Hot Water Beach via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Papakura in around 23h 3m.

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