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How to get fromPunakaiki to Aucklandby shuttle, plane, bus, car, car ferry or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Punakaiki to Auckland by shuttle, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)planeCHC - AKL
    8h 15m
    $171–460

  2. Bus, drive, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Nelsonbus
    2. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
    4. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain
    22h 17m
    $360–838

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Pictoncar
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar
    14h 36m
    $354–823

  4. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthshuttle
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Auckland (AKL)planeHKK - AKL
    8h 17m
    $196–804

  5. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)planeNSN - AKL
    8h 43m
    $197–662

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar192Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Auckland. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, then take the bus to Auckland - Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punakaiki to Auckland Strand via Nelson, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington in around 22h 17m.

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