How to get fromPaparoa National Park to Christchurchby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Paparoa National Park to Christchurch by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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Shuttle to Hokitika, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Kumara Junctionshuttle
2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane HKK - CHC
3h 51m
$177–592
Drive 285.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Punakaiki to Christchurchcar 285.2 km
3h 24m
$83–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Truman Track to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
6h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Truman Track to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
7h 15m
Bus to Nelson Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Truman Track to Tahunanuibus
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
7h 12m
$243–646
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Barrytown to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
6h 21m
$92–107

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

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paparoa National Park to Christchurch.

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Distance: 260.5 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Paparoa National Park, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Truman Track to Christchurch via Truman Track and Greymouth in around 6h 45m.

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

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Christchurch

Tramway Historical Society(Opens in a new window)

The Tramway Historical Society Inc. is located at the Ferrymead Heritage Park in the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Ferrymead and operates the standard gauge Ferrymead Tramway. Trams have operated at Ferrymead since 1968, with progressive extensions built between 1970 and 1984 allowing trams to operate within the boundaries of the Heritage Park. The Society also operates and own a collection of historic trolley buses and diesel buses.

National Railway Museum of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Railway Museum of New Zealand (NRM) is a museum under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand that covers the history of the New Zealand railway network. Work is underway to open at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Ferrymead, Christchurch, at the site of New Zealand's first railway opened in 1863.

Places to stay in Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch City(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Fino Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Distinction Christchurch Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Fable Christchurch(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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