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How to get fromWellington to Farewell Spitby plane, unknown, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Farewell Spit by plane, unknown, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    2. Walk from Takaka Airport to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    3h 2m

  2. Car ferry, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Walk from Picton to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    6h 3m

  3. Car ferry, shuttle, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Wainui Bay to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    9h 29m

Wellington Airport to Takaka Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Farewell Spit.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Farewell Spit, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Farewell Spit. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington Airport airport, fly to Takaka Airport, then travel to Farewell Spit. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Farewell Spit via Picton in around 6h 3m.

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