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How to get fromWellington to Punakaikiby plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Punakaiki 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 1m
    $198–711

  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 17m
    $126–375

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry 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 26m
    $162–275

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Punakaikicar car
    7h 23m
    $240–300

  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
    9h 59m
    $275–805

  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 10m
    $173–461

Wellington to Punakaiki by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Punakaiki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 442.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Punakaiki. 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, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Punakaiki via Picton, Picton, and Nelson in around 12h 26m.

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