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How to get fromPunakaiki to St Arnaudby shuttle, plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Punakaiki to St Arnaud by shuttle, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Bendigo Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)planeCHC - BXG
    3. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwybus
    19h 27m
    $322–1,224

  2. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthshuttle
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeHKK - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwybus
    19h 45m
    $247–878

  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeCHC - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwybus
    16h 33m
    $341–723

  4. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeNSN - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwybus
    19h 21m
    $617–1,191

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeCHC - AVV
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwybus
    20h 12m
    $360–1,342

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bendigo Airport (BXG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and St Arnaud, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to St Arnaud. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Bendigo Airport (BXG), take the taxi to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, then take the bus to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, take the line 479 bus to Sunbury Station/Brook St, walk to Sunbury Station, take the train to Bendigo Station, walk to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, then take the bus to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy.

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