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How to get fromWellington Airport (WLG) to Hanmer Springsby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hanmer Springs by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    4h 36m
    $125–366

  2. Car ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain train
    3. Drive from Kaikoura to Hanmer Springscar car
    10h 18m
    $303–746

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Hanmer Springscar car
    7h 2m
    $211–252

Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hanmer Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 450.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hanmer Springs. However, you can fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Hanmer Springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington International Airport to Hanmer Springs via Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Kaikoura in around 10h 18m.

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