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How to get fromMelbourne to Reeftonby plane, car, bus or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Reefton by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane MEL - HKK
    2. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reeftoncar car
    9h 54m
    $221–921

  2. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane MEL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Inangahua Junctionbus bus
    12h 33m
    $621–1,301

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Fox Rivershuttle bus
    3. Drive from Fox River to Reeftoncar car
    12h 13m
    $441–981

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Reefton, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Reefton. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), then drive to Reefton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands, walk to Tahunanui, take the bus to Inangahua Junction, then take the taxi to Reefton.

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