How to get fromNapier to Invercargillby plane, bus, car ferry, car or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Napier to Invercargill by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Invercargill (IVC)plane NPE - IVC
4h 15m
$141–667
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus
5. Take the bus from Otago University to Invercargillbus
29h 50m
$85–732
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Invercargillcar
18h 20m
$419–966
Bus, car ferry, Tour
1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle
5. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus
36h 6m
$500–1,032

Napier to Invercargill by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

29h 50mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Napier to Invercargill.

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Distance: 1,043 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Invercargill, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Invercargill (IVC) every 4 hours.

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Invercargill(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Invercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. The city lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains to the east of the Ōreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff, which is the southernmost town in the South Island. It sits amid rich farmland that is bordered by large areas of conservation land and marine reserves, including Fiordland National Park covering the south-west corner of the South Island and the Catlins coastal region.

Things to do in Invercargill

Queens Park(Opens in a new window)

Queens Park is a tourist attraction in Invercargill, New Zealand, and was part of the original plan when Invercargill was founded in 1856. The park is 200 acre in extent. It is located just north of the city centre bounded by Queens Drive to the east, Kelvin Street to the west, Gala Street to the south and Herbert Street to the north.

Southland Museum and Art Gallery(Opens in a new window)

The Southland Museum and Art Gallery is located in Gala Street, Invercargill, New Zealand. It is Southland's largest cultural and heritage institution, and contains a wide variety of the region's art, history and natural history collections.

Invercargill Brewery(Opens in a new window)

Invercargill Brewery, is the Southern most manufacturer of beer in New Zealand. It was established by Steve Nally in 1999 at Oteramika Road on the outskirts of Invercargill city.

Anderson Park(Opens in a new window)

Anderson Park is a park in Invercargill, New Zealand. It consists of an impressive Georgian-style residence set in 24 hectares of landscaped gardens. The house displays Invercargill's extensive collection of New Zealand art.

Places to stay in Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Colonial Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Balmoral Lodge Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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