What is the cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Wairoa?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Wairoa is to bus and car ferry which costs $85 - $410 and takes 27h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunedin to Wairoa?

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Wairoa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $150 - $950.

How far is it from Dunedin to Wairoa?

The distance between Dunedin and Wairoa is 1048 km.

How do I travel from Dunedin to Wairoa without a car?

The best way to get from Dunedin to Wairoa without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 56m and costs $85 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Dunedin to Wairoa?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Dunedin to Wairoa, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wairoa?

There are 11+ hotels available in Wairoa.

Dunedin to Wairoa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunedin to Wairoa by plane, bus, car ferry, 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 Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane DUD - NPE
2. Take the bus from Napier Airport to Wairoabus
7h 43m
$154–931
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
5. Take the bus from Napier to Wairoabus
27h 56m
$85–401
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunedin to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Wairoacar
17h 5m
$381–583
Fly to Gisborne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane DUD - GIS
2. Take the bus from Makaraka to Wairoabus
8h 26m
$164–926
Bus, shuttle, drive, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
3. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
4. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
5. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
6. Take the bus from Napier to Wairoabus
28h 59m
$310–1,371

Dunedin to Wairoa by bus, foot, and car ferry

4Weekly Services

27h 56mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Wairoa.

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Distance: 1,047.9 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Wairoa. However, you can take the bus to Dunedin Airport, walk to Dunedin (DUD) airport, fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE), walk to Napier Airport, then take the bus to Wairoa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunedin to Wairoa via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Napier in around 27h 56m.

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