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How to get fromChristchurch to Mount Maunganuiby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    3h 34m
    $114–579

  2. 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 bus from Wellington - Central to Bayfairbus bus
    22h 6m
    $403–731

  3. Train, car ferry, bus via Hamilton

    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 Hamiltontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus bus
    23h 9m
    $614–946

  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 Mount Maunganuicar car
    13h 57m
    $376–490

  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 Bayfairbus bus
    5h 52m

  6. 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 Bayfairbus bus
    22h 10m
    $164–287

Christchurch to Mount Maunganui by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Mount Maunganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 734.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Mount Maunganui, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 3 hours.

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