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How to get fromInvercargill to Whakatāneby plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Invercargill to Whakatāne by plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane IVC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakatānecar car
    4h 35m
    $176–762

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Invercargill to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Whakatānecar car
    21h 21m
    $541–727

Invercargill (IVC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Invercargill to Whakatāne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,255.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Whakatāne, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Invercargill to Whakatāne. However, you can take the taxi to Invercargill (IVC) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Whakatāne. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Invercargill to Whakatāne via Picton and Wellington in around 21h 21m.

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