What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream is to drive and car ferry which costs $300 - $380 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream is to drive and car ferry which takes 11h and costs $300 - $380.

How far is it from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream?

The distance between Christchurch and Kaikura Stream is 636 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 17h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kaikura Stream?

There are 20+ hotels available in Kaikura Stream.

Christchurch to Kaikura Stream - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane CHC - NPL
2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Manutahibus
5h 51m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Kaikura Streamcar
11h
$300–378
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pateabus
17h
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pateabus
17h
Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pateabus
17h 4m
Fly to Palmerston, bus
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane CHC - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pateabus
7h 5m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

58Weekly Planes

3h 6mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream.

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Distance: 636 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Kaikura Stream, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), take the taxi to New Plymouth, take the bus to Manutahi, then take the taxi to Kaikura Stream. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Kaikura Stream via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, Palmerston North, and Patea in around 17h.

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