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How to get fromWellington to Karameaby car ferry, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Karamea by car ferry, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Karameabus bus
    13h 21m
    $266–365

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Karameabus bus
    10h 53m
    $223–536

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Karameacar car
    8h 30m
    $240–300

  4. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane WLG - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Karameabus bus
    9h 44m
    $243–731

Wellington to Karamea by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Karamea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 569.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Karamea, West Coast, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Karamea. However, you can take the car ferry to Picton, walk to Picton, take the bus to Nelson, then take the bus to Karamea. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Karamea via Picton in around 8h 30m.

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