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How to get fromKaikōura to Golden Bayby bus, plane, train, shuttle, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kaikōura to Golden Bay by bus, plane, train, shuttle, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Perth Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane CHC - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    14h 43m

  2. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Perth Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane BHE - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    17h 27m
    $523–2,053

  3. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Perth Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NSN - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    18h 9m
    $535–1,925

  4. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Busselton Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Busselton Airport (BQB)plane plane CHC - BQB
    3. Take the bus from Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurahbus bus
    22h 25m

  5. Train, car ferry to Wellington, fly to Perth Airport

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane WLG - PER
    4. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    21h 18m
    $642–1,422

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,318.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 43m

What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Golden Bay, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Golden Bay. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Nelson, walk to Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street, take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd.

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