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How to get fromTaupō to Punakaikiby plane, shuttle, towncar, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Taupō to Punakaiki by plane, shuttle, towncar, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly Taupo to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TUO - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    8h 19m
    $245–857

  2. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Punakaikibus bus
    19h 26m
    $179–341

  3. Towncar, bus, car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    18h 16m
    $439–1,020

  4. Towncar, train, car ferry, drive, bus

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to National Parktowncar towncar
    2. Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    5. Take the bus from Nelson to Truman Trackbus bus
    19h 30m
    $486–610

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Taupō to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Punakaikicar car
    11h 51m
    $338–443

  6. Bus to Rotorua, fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane ROT - HKK
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    8h 9m

  7. Bus to Rotorua, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ROT - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    9h 18m

  8. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Taupō to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TRG - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    8h 53m
    $230–825

  9. Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Napier Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NPE - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    9h 38m

Taupō to Punakaiki by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 920.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Punakaiki. However, you can take the taxi to Taupo-Airport-TUO airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taupō to Punakaiki via Tūrangi, Turangi, Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Westport, and Westport in around 18h 16m.

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