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How to get fromChristchurch to Huka Fallsby plane, car, bus, car ferry, train, or towncar

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There are 9 ways to get from Christchurch to Huka Falls by plane, car, bus, car ferry, train, or towncar

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Huka Fallscar car
    5h 15m
    $135–620

  2. Bus, car ferry via Taupo

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taupobus bus
    17h 43m
    $194–308

  3. Train, car ferry, towncar

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    4. Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar towncar
    18h 53m
    $733–1,038

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Huka Fallscar car
    12h 19m
    $338–431

  5. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    6h 20m

  6. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane CHC - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    7h 29m

  7. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Taupobus bus
    8h 28m

  8. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Taupobus bus
    8h 57m

  9. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Wairakeibus bus
    18h 31m
    $179–295

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 873.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Huka Falls, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Huka Falls. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Huka Falls. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Huka Falls via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Taupo in around 17h 43m.

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