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How to Travel from

Auckland Airport to Punakaiki

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.77–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$394.99
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.43–$267.57
Plane from Auckland to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.14–$191.12

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Auckland to Westport
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.79–$293.05

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$76.45
Bus from Nelson to Truman
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$40.77

The Heaphy Bus Company

Phone:
0800 128 735
Website:
theheaphybus.co.nz/
Bus from Karamea to Westport
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.39–$89.19

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Westport
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$82.69–$413.46

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$42.05
Bus from Westport to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$42.05
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.06–$70.08

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Papakura to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.16–$178.38

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki is to fly and shuttle which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki?

The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 43m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki?

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Punakaiki is 797 km.

How do I travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 23h 12m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Punakaiki, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Punakaiki?

There are 28+ hotels available in Punakaiki. Prices start at $81.39 per night.
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