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How to get fromChristchurch to Waiheke Islandby plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Waiheke Island by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 28m
    $180–435

  2. Train, car ferry, ferry

    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 ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    23h 33m
    $679–1,022

  3. Bus, car ferry, 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
    4. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    23h 50m
    $201–343

Christchurch to Waiheke Island by train, foot, car ferry, bus, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$679Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Waiheke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 802 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Auckland Strand, Waterloo Quadrant, Commerce Street/Tyler Street, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 23h 33m.

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