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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Wānakaby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane NPL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    6h 2m
    $225–815

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Wānakacar car
    16h 52m
    $439–594

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 881.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Wānaka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from New Plymouth to Wānaka. However, you can take the taxi to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Queenstown Airport, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New Plymouth to Wānaka via Wellington and Picton in around 16h 52m.

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