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How to Travel from

Christchurch to Great Barrier Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Whangarei
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$331.28
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.87–$76.45
Bus from Taumarunui to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Bayfair
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Sealink Ferry NZ

Phone:
09 300 5900
Website:
sealink.co.nz/
Other from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$369.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island is to fly which costs $141.30 - $358.70 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island?

The distance between Christchurch and Great Barrier Island is 872 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 54m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Island is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 . There are no good options to train or bus between Christchurch to Great Barrier Island.

Where can I stay near Great Barrier Island?

There are 10+ hotels available in Great Barrier Island. Prices start at $78.83 per night.
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