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How to get fromWānaka to Aucklandby bus, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Wānaka to Auckland by bus, plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane ZQN - AKL
    5h 35m
    $144–489

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Wānaka to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar car
    19h 46m
    $528–715

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wānaka to Auckland. However, you can take the bus to Queenstown Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, then take the bus to Auckland - Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wānaka to Auckland via Picton and Wellington in around 19h 46m.

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