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How to get fromWellington to Pancake Rocks and Blowholesby plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes by plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane WLG - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    6h 18m
    $193–611

  2. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Punakaikibus bus
    8h 22m
    $116–335

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Punakaikibus bus
    12h 31m
    $160–273

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Pancake Rocks and Blowholescar car
    7h 24m
    $223–268

  5. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    10h 17m
    $243–794

  6. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $173–411

Wellington to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 444.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, West Coast, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, take the shuttle to Punakaiki, then walk to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Pancake Rocks and Blowholes via Picton, Picton, Nelson, and Punakaiki in around 12h 31m.

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