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How to Travel from

Rotorua 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:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Rotorua to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.67–$458.69
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Westport
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$382.24
Plane from Rotorua to Westport
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$331.28

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Nelson to Truman
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$42.05
Bus from Rotorua to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
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 Kumara Junction to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$43.32
Bus from Westport to Punakaiki
Ave. Duration:
35 min
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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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 Rotorua to Punakaiki?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Punakaiki is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs $103.26 - $293.48 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Punakaiki is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 40m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Punakaiki?

The distance between Rotorua and Punakaiki is 778 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Punakaiki without a car is to night bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 18h 15m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Rotorua 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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