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

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Tākaka by bus, plane, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Courtenay Place - Stop C to Wellington International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    2h 26m
    $287–294

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Tākakacar car
    6h 35m
    $189–219

  3. Car ferry, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    10h 41m
    $210–249

Wellington to Tākaka by car ferry, foot, bus, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Tākaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Tākaka. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington Airport airport, fly to Takaka Airport, then take the taxi to Tākaka. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Tākaka via Picton in around 6h 35m.

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