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How to get fromRussell to Kaitaiaby car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Russell to Kaitaia by car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive, bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Opua to Waipapacar car
    3. Take the bus from Waipapa to Kaitaiabus bus
    3h 12m
    $32–142

  2. Drive 139.8 km

    1. Drive from Russell to Kaitaiacar car 139.8 km
    2h 8m
    $41–59

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Kaitaiabus bus Kerikeri - Kaitaia
    4h 5m

  4. Ferry, line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Waipapabus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from Waipapa to Kaitaiabus bus
    4h 30m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Russell to Kaitaia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Kaitaia, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell to Kaitaia. However, you can drive to Okiato, take the car ferry to Opua, drive to Waipapa, then take the bus to Kaitaia. Alternatively, you can drive from Russell to Kaitaia in around 2h 8m.

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