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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Omarama by plane, car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Timaru, drive

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Omaramacar car
    4h 53m
    $128–571

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Omaramabus bus
    16h 46m
    $161–276

  3. 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 Omaramabus bus
    17h 28m
    $322–733

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Omaramacar car
    11h 17m
    $321–421

  5. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Omaramabus bus
    6h 20m

  6. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Omaramabus bus
    9h 21m

  7. Car ferry, bus via Omarama

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Omaramabus bus
    19h 36m
    $272–366

Wellington to Omarama by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Omarama. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Omarama. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Omarama via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 16h 46m.

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