How to get fromMilford Sound to Napierby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Milford Sound to Napier by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
best
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane ZQN - NPE
5h 22m
$659–1,240
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Milford Sound to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Napiercar
20h 8m
$535–726
Fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Palmerston, bus
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Palmerston (PMR)plane ZQN - PMR
3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus
9h 46m
Fly, bus to Dunedin, fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedin Airportbus
3. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane DUD - NPE
10h 32m
$697–1,400

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Map of how to get from Milford Sound to Napier.

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Distance: 986.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Milford Sound, New Zealand and Napier, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) via Milford Sound Airport and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in around 5h 22m.

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Napier(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Napier is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture. Napier is sometimes referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific", although that is largely outdated and a more common nickname is 'The Art Deco Capital of the world'.

Things to do in Napier

Splash Planet(Opens in a new window)

Splash Planet is an amusement park and water park located in the city of Hastings, New Zealand. The park was opened in its current form in 1998.

Places to stay in Napier

Shoreline Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Art Deco Masonic Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Navigate Seaside Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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