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How to get fromDunedin to Waipukurauby plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunedin to Waipukurau by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane DUD - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waipukuraubus bus
    8h 14m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waipukuraubus bus
    22h 51m
    $174–321

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Waipukuraucar car
    14h 56m
    $399–529

  4. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane DUD - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Hastings to Waipukuraubus bus
    8h 8m

  5. Fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane DUD - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waipukuraubus bus
    8h 32m
    $300–939

  6. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waipukuraubus bus
    24h 2m
    $391–799

Dunedin to Waipukurau by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration22h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 909.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Waipukurau, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Waipukurau. However, you can take the bus to Dunedin Airport, walk to Dunedin (DUD) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, then take the bus to Waipukurau. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunedin to Waipukurau via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 22h 51m.

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