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How to get fromSydney to Franz Josef / Waiauby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Franz Josef / Waiau by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane SYD - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Franz Josefbus bus
    10h 44m
    $262–912

  2. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus bus
    14h 27m
    $512–1,087

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    13h 47m
    $487–867

  4. Fly to Timaru, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Franz Josef / Waiaucar car
    15h 13m
    $342–1,067

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,126.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Franz Josef / Waiau. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), walk to Hokitika, then take the bus to Franz Josef. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Franz Josef.

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