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How to get fromPunakaiki to Paihiaby shuttle, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Punakaiki to Paihia by shuttle, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane CHC - KKE
    8h 25m
    $284–815

  2. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane NSN - KKE
    9h 28m
    $213–851

  3. Bus, drive, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    27h 38m
    $454–649

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Paihiacar car
    17h 21m
    $474–636

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane CHC - WRE
    3. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus bus
    10h 34m

  6. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane NSN - WRE
    3. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus bus
    11h 28m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punakaiki to Paihia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,256.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Paihia, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Paihia. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), then take the taxi to Paihia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punakaiki to Paihia via Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Auckland Strand, Stop B Waterloo Quadrant, Stop B Auckland Universities, and Auckland - Central in around 27h 38m.

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