What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki is to fly and bus which costs $85 - $420 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki?

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 11m and costs $180 - $650.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Punakaiki?

The distance between Mount Cook and Punakaiki is 443 km.

How do I travel from Mount Cook to Punakaiki without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 13h 49m and costs $75 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Punakaiki?

There are 29+ hotels available in Punakaiki.

Mount Cook to Punakaiki - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and car ferry

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

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 Hokitika, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane WLG - HKK
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle
6h 11m
$185–630
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
3. Take the bus from Nelson to Punakaikibus
13h 49m
$76–569
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Punakaikicar
7h 28m
$161–581
Car ferry, shuttle
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Punakaikishuttle
11h 34m
$251–1,159
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane WLG - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle
7h 20m
$160–430
Fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Punakaikibus
8h 17m
$90–420

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

5Weekly Services

13h 49mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Cook to Punakaiki.

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Distance: 442.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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 Brooklyn Road opposite Nairn Street to Punakaiki via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Nelson in around 13h 49m.

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