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How to get fromChristchurch to Wharariki Beachby plane, unknown, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Wharariki Beach by plane, unknown, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    2. Walk from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wharariki Beachunknown unknown
    7h 15m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Brown Hutbus bus
    4. Walk from Collingwood to Wharariki Beachunknown unknown
    14h 33m

  3. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Wainui Bay to Wharariki Beachunknown unknown
    8h 53m

  4. Train, bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Takaka Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Fly from Nelson Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    4. Walk from Takaka Airport to Wharariki Beachunknown unknown
    11h 10m

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika, shuttle, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Kohaihai Shelterbus bus
    4. Walk from Kohaihai to Wharariki Beachunknown unknown
    10h 5m

  6. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Brown Hutbus bus
    4. Walk from Collingwood to Wharariki Beachunknown unknown
    14h 33m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Wharariki Beach. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), then travel to Wharariki Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Wharariki Beach via Blenheim, Nelson, Brown Hut, and Collingwood in around 14h 33m.

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