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How to get fromChristchurch to Kaitaiaby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Kaitaia by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Kerikeri Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane CHC - KKE
    2. Take the bus from Waipapa to Kaitaiabus bus
    7h 10m
    $164–685

  2. Bus, car ferry

    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 Auckland - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Kaitaiabus bus
    30h 36m
    $203–392

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    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. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Kaitaiabus bus
    30h 40m
    $676–1,066

  4. 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 Kaitaiacar car
    18h 37m
    $496–670

  5. Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane CHC - WRE
    2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Kerikeribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Kaitaiabus bus
    10h 7m

Christchurch to Kaitaia by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Kaitaia, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Kaitaia. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), take the taxi to Waipapa, then take the bus to Kaitaia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Kaitaia via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, Auckland - Central, and Kerikeri in around 30h 36m.

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