What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Waimate?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Waimate is to fly and bus which costs $130 - $420 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Waimate?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Waimate is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 25m and costs $330 - $850.

How far is it from Auckland to Waimate?

The distance between Auckland and Waimate is 954 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Waimate without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Waimate without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 9m and costs $110 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Waimate?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Auckland to Waimate, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Waimate?

There are 11+ hotels available in Waimate.

Auckland to Waimate - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Waimate by plane, taxi, bus, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Timaru, taxi
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)AKL - TIU
2. Take the taxi from Timaru (TIU) to Waimate
6h 25m
$334–842
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waimate Turn Off
27h 9m
$115–724
Train, car ferry, drive, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
5. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waimate Turn Off
27h 25m
$600–1,909
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Waimate
17h 27m
$416–956
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)AKL - CHC
2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Waimate Turn Off
8h 31m
$135–415
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)AKL - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Omarama
3. Drive from Omarama to Waimate
8h 34m
$164–682
Fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)AKL - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Waimate Turn Off
9h 21m
$164–532

Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Waimate.

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Distance: 953.6 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waimate, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Waimate. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then take the taxi to Waimate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Waimate via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Christchurch, and Waimate Turn Off in around 27h 9m.

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