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How to get fromWellington to Tonga Islandby plane, unknown, car ferry, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Tonga Island by plane, unknown, car ferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Wellington to Nelson Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2. Walk from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    3h 3m

  2. Car ferry, shuttle, travel

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Wainui Bay to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    9h

  3. Fly Wellington Airport to Takaka Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    2. Walk from Takaka Airport to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    2h 51m

  4. Fly Wellington to Woodbourne Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane WLG - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Atawhaibus bus
    3. Walk from Atawhai to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    5h 18m

Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Tonga Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Tonga Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Tonga Island. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), then travel to Tonga Island. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Tonga Island via Picton, Picton, and Wainui Bay in around 9h.

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