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How to get fromWellington to Rainbow Ski Areaby car ferry, car, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Rainbow Ski Area by car ferry, car, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Rainbow Ski Areacar car
    5h 50m
    $168–188

  2. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry Wellington - Central - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    6h 48m
    $278–708

  3. Car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    7h
    $323–748

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Rainbow Ski Area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Rainbow Ski Area, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Rainbow Ski Area. However, you can take the car ferry to Picton then drive to Rainbow Ski Area. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Wellington - Central to Rainbow Ski Area via Picton, Picton, and Saint Arnaud in around 6h 48m.

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