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How to Travel from

Wellington to Punakaiki

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Wellington
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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Westport
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$305.80

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$42.05

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:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$43.32
Bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$43.32
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.34–$70.08

Train operators

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Punakaiki?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Punakaiki is to fly and shuttle which costs $76.09 - $228.26 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Punakaiki?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Punakaiki is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 54m and costs $184.78 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Wellington to Punakaiki?

The distance between Wellington and Punakaiki is 341 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Punakaiki without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Punakaiki without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Punakaiki?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Wellington to Punakaiki, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Punakaiki?

There are 28+ hotels available in Punakaiki. Prices start at $84.46 per night.
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