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

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

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1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane CHC - GIS
5h 5m
$130–595
Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus
5. Take the bus from Napier to Muriwaibus
22h 13m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
4. Take the bus from Napier to Gisbornebus
22h 23m
$190–332
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Wainuicar
13h 54m
$378–502
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
4. Take the bus from Napier to Gisbornebus
22h 24m
$429–777

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

69Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 727 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Wainui, Gisborne, New Zealand?

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

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Wainui, New Zealand

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Things to do in Wainui

Gisborne City Vintage Railway(Opens in a new window)

The Gisborne City Vintage Railway (GCVR) Incorporated is a railway preservation group based in Gisborne, New Zealand. Operating on part of the northern section of the mothballed Palmerston North–Gisborne Line, the group was founded in 1985. After signing a lease with KiwiRail, Gisborne City Vintage Railway now operates its steam locomotive WA 165 on public excursion trains from Gisborne south to Muriwai, a distance of about 17 km. GCVR runs charter and public excursions, mainly from October to June.

Places to stay in Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Motel Oasis(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Senator Motor Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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