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How to get fromWānaka to New Plymouthby bus, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Wānaka to New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane ZQN - NPL
    6h 2m
    $230–865

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Wānaka to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to New Plymouthcar car
    16h 51m
    $446–593

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Wānaka to New Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Queenstown Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), then take the taxi to New Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wānaka to New Plymouth via Picton and Wellington in around 16h 51m.

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