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How to get fromWollongong to New Zealandby train, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wollongong to New Zealand by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Auckland

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    6h 49m
    $332–695

  2. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    8h 8m
    $222–865

  3. Train, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    6h 56m
    $335–693

  4. Train, fly to Wellington

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    6h 54m
    $428–700

  5. Train, fly to Palmerston

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane SYD - PMR
    9h 5m
    $223–892

  6. Train, fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    10h 46m

  7. Train, fly to Hamilton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    7h 41m
    $376–845

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,247.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wollongong to New Zealand. However, you can take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, then take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St.

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