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How to get fromChristchurch to Pancake Rocks and Blowholesby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    6h 4m

  2. Drive 285.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pancake Rocks and Blowholescar car 285.5 km
    3h 23m
    $84–121

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    6h 44m

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    4h 45m
    $175–575

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    6h
    $90–115

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, West Coast, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes via Greymouth and Punakaiki in around 6h 4m.

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