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How to get fromPicton to Waikawa Beachby car ferry, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Picton to Waikawa Beach by car ferry, car, bus, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Drive from Wellington to Waikawa Beachcar car
    4h 31m
    $154–169

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Otakibus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
    5h 48m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Otakitrain train Capital Connection
    5h 52m
    $277–292

  4. Car ferry, train via Waikanae Station - Main Road

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train Kpl
    6h 27m
    $214–364

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Picton to Waikawa Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Waikawa Beach, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Picton to Waikawa Beach. However, you can take the car ferry to Wellington then drive to Waikawa Beach. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Picton to Waikawa Beach via Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Otaki in around 5h 48m.

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