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How to get fromRussell Island to Paihiaby ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Russell Island to Paihia by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Brisbane Airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane BNE - KKE
    10h 58m
    $325–1,062

  2. Ferry, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Robina station, platform 1train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane OOL - KKE
    12h 40m
    $327–1,085

  3. Ferry to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane BNE - WRE
    3. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus bus
    12h 58m

  4. Ferry, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Robina station, platform 1train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane OOL - WRE
    4. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus bus
    14h 15m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Russell Island to Paihia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,266.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Russell Island, QLD, Australia and Paihia, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell Island to Paihia. However, you can take the taxi to Russell Island, platform 2, take the ferry to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, take the line 280 bus to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, take the line 555 bus to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, walk to Central station, platform 3, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), then take the taxi to Paihia. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Russell Island, platform 2, take the ferry to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, take the line 282 bus to Loganholme station arrival stop 1, walk to Loganholme, stop H, take the line 565 bus to Alamein St at Beenleigh High School, walk to Beenleigh station, platform 1, take the train to Robina station, platform 1, walk to Robina station, stop C, take the line 750 bus to Robina Town Centre, take the line 760 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), then take the taxi to Paihia.

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