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How to get fromPalmerston North to Great Barrier Islandby train, car ferry, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Palmerston North to Great Barrier Island by train, car ferry, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    14h 29m
    $312–754

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    14h 30m
    $132–591

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Hamer Street Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    9h 48m
    $248–714

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    11h 5m
    $401–508

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    11h 5m
    $580–666

  6. Fly from Palmerston, fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 36m
    $790–1,268

Auckland Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Great Barrier Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 629.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 29m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Great Barrier Island. However, you can take the train to Papakura, take the train to Newmarket Train Station 2, walk to Stop E Newmarket Station, take the line 75 bus to Wynyard Quarter, walk to Hamer Street Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Tryphena Wharf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palmerston North to Tryphena Wharf via Auckland - Central, Wellesley Street, Wynyard Quarter, and Hamer Street Ferry Terminal in around 14h 30m.

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