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How to get fromWellington to Paparoa National Parkby plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Paparoa National Park by plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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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 21m
    $193–611

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Truman Trackbus bus
    12h 14m
    $115–233

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Punakaikicar car
    7h 23m
    $223–268

  4. 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 30m
    $173–401

  5. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Truman Trackbus bus
    8h 11m
    $116–355

Wellington to Paparoa National Park by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Paparoa National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 444.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Paparoa National Park, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Paparoa National Park. 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 Truman Track. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Wellington - Central to Truman Track via Picton, Picton, Nelson, and Truman Track in around 12h 14m.

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