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How to get fromMount Cook to Punakaikiby plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki by plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane WLG - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    6h 1m
    $198–661

  2. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Punakaikibus bus
    8h 17m
    $126–375

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Punakaikibus bus
    13h 56m
    $164–282

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Punakaikicar car
    7h 28m
    $232–282

  5. Car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    11h 41m
    $317–852

  6. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $173–461

Mount Cook to Punakaiki by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Mount Cook to Punakaiki. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wallace Street opposite Massey University to Punakaiki via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Nelson in around 13h 56m.

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