There are 4 ways to get from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hokitika to Greymouthbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus Greymouth - Nelson
3h 4mDrive 116 km
cheapest- Drive from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaikicar 116 km
1h 28m$34–49Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Hokitika Gorge to Greymouthtaxi
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus Greymouth - Nelson
1h 36mTaxi, bus via Ross
- Take the taxi from Hokitika Gorge to Rosstaxi
- Take the bus from Ross to Greymouthbus
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus
4h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki. However, there are services departing from Hokitika and arriving at Punakaiki via Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Hokitika Gorge and Punakaiki is 117 km. The road distance is 116 km.
The best way to get from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki, including transfers.
Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Hokitika station.
Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki.
There are 27+ hotels available in Punakaiki.
What companies run services between Hokitika Gorge, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Hokitika Gorge to Punakaiki via Hokitika and Greymouth in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Hokitika to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $30–45
- Flexi
- $18–140
Bus from Ross to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $35–55
- Flexi
- $30–230
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Hokitika Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 755 5075
- Website
- facebook.com
Hokitika Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 755 5075
- Website
- facebook.com
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