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How to get fromWellington to Moerakiby plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Moeraki by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Moeraki Turn Offbus bus
    5h 31m

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Moeraki Turn Offbus bus
    8h 57m
    $103–369

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Moeraki Turn Offbus bus
    16h 25m
    $149–253

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Moeraki Turn Offbus bus
    17h 7m
    $300–702

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Moerakicar car
    11h 14m
    $308–398

  6. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Moeraki Turn Offbus bus
    6h 23m

Wellington to Moeraki by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Moeraki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 583.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Moeraki, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Moeraki. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, then take the bus to Moeraki Turn Off. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Moeraki Turn Off via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 16h 25m.

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