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How to get fromPunakaiki to Wellingtonby shuttle, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HKK - WLG
    5h 29m
    $245–799

  2. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    6h 51m
    $126–383

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    11h 51m
    $163–273

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 23m
    $239–287

  5. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Pictonshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Picton to Wellington - Centralferry ferry
    10h 5m
    $321–851

  6. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    6h 18m
    $177–457

Punakaiki to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Wellington. However, you can take the shuttle to Kumara Junction, take the taxi to Hokitika (HKK) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punakaiki to Wellington via Nelson, Picton, and Picton in around 11h 51m.

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