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How to get fromWellington to Waiparaby car ferry, car, ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Waipara by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Waiparacar car
    6h 56m
    $208–248

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry Wellington - Central - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    9h 4m
    $69–134

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Waiparabus bus
    10h 4m

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus
    4h 43m

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    9h 10m
    $139–183

Wellington to Waipara by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Waipara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 378.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Waipara. However, you can take the car ferry to Picton then drive to Waipara. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Wellington - Central to Waipara via Picton and Picton in around 9h 4m.

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