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How to get fromDublin to Punakaikiby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Punakaiki by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane DUB - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    40h 8m
    $918–2,372

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUB - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    42h 42m
    $1,788–3,832

  3. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane DUB - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Punakaikibus bus
    37h 24m
    $1,321–4,516

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane DUB - BHE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    38h 16m
    $1,678–6,187

  5. Fly to Picton, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Picton (PCN)plane plane DUB - PCN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    38h 52m
    $1,188–4,237

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration37h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$803Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18,903.1 km
  • Duration: 40h 8m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Punakaiki, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Punakaiki. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki.

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