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How to get fromWellington to Marlborough Soundsby ferry, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Wellington to Marlborough Sounds by ferry, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry Wellington - Central - Picton
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $353–413

  2. Car ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $349–409

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Marlborough Sounds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Marlborough Sounds. However, you can take the ferry to Picton then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Picton then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds.

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