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

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

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  1. Fly to Whangarei Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane CHC - WRE
    4h 28m
    $105–605

  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 Whangareibus bus
    26h 20m
    $181–343

  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 Whangareibus bus
    26h 24m
    $654–1,017

  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 Whangāreicar car
    16h 47m
    $457–611

  5. Fly to Kerikeri Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane CHC - KKE
    4h 45m
    $138–633

Christchurch to Northland by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration26h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) 5 times a day.

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