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How to get fromChristchurch to North Piha Beachby plane, taxi, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to North Piha Beach by plane, taxi, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the taxi from Auckland-Airport-AKL to North Piha Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $260–505

  2. Train, car ferry, taxi

    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 Auckland Strandtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Auckland Strand to North Piha Beachtaxi taxi
    22h 52m
    $803–1,158

  3. 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 Auckland - Centralbus bus
    23h 44m
    $301–459

  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 North Piha Beachcar car
    15h 30m
    $416–550

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar149Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 807.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and North Piha Beach, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to North Piha Beach. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), then take the taxi to North Piha Beach. Alternatively, you can take the train to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington, take the train to Auckland Strand, then take the taxi to North Piha Beach.

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