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How to get fromKaikora to Pictonby car, car ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kaikora to Picton by car, car ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kaikora to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    6h 33m
    $204–237

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Otane to Wellington - Centralbus bus Wellington - Central - Clive
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    9h 50m
    $153–184

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Otane to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    9h 43m

  4. Bus, car ferry via Palmerston North

    1. Take the bus from Otane to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    9h 49m

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Otane to Napierbus bus
    2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane NPE - BHE
    8h 56m

Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kaikora to Picton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 359.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Kaikora, New Zealand and Picton, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Kaikora to Picton. However, you can drive to Wellington then take the car ferry to Picton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otane to Picton via Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Wellington, and Wellington in around 9h 43m.

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