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How to get fromPancake Rocks and Blowholes to Christchurchby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Christchurch by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    5h 59m

  2. Drive 284.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Christchurchcar car 284.4 km
    3h 23m
    $83–120

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    6h 29m

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    5h 7m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    4h 54m
    $94–110

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, West Coast, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Christchurch via Punakaiki and Greymouth in around 5h 59m.

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