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How to get fromPunakaiki to Golden Bayby shuttle, plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Punakaiki to Golden Bay by shuttle, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane HKK - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    15h 39m
    $393–1,332

  2. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NSN - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    18h 26m
    $392–1,586

  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane CHC - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    14h 53m
    $549–1,047

Hokitika (HKK) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,097.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Golden Bay, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Golden Bay. However, you can take the shuttle to Kumara Junction, take the taxi to Hokitika (HKK) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd.

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