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How to get fromSydney to Westportby plane, shuttle, bus, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Westport by plane, shuttle, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane SYD - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle bus
    10h 6m
    $312–982

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    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 Westportshuttle bus
    11h 10m
    $417–797

  3. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane SYD - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Westportbus bus
    13h 13m
    $790–1,121

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane SYD - BHE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westportshuttle bus
    13h 27m
    $792–1,827

  5. Fly to Wellington, car ferry, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle bus
    15h 36m
    $679–1,468

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,130 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Westport, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Westport. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the shuttle to Westport. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Westport.

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