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How to get fromPunakaiki to Sydneyby shuttle, plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Punakaiki to Sydney by shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeCHC - SYD
    10h
    $405–764

  2. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthshuttle
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeHKK - SYD
    13h 27m
    $242–819

  3. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeNSN - SYD
    12h 53m
    $512–1,081

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Sydney. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Greymouth, walk to Greymouth, take the bus to Hokitika, walk to Hokitika (HKK) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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