There are 2 ways to get from Punakaiki to Whataroa by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punakaiki to Whataroa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Punakaiki to Whataroa is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Punakaiki and Whataroa is 192 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Punakaiki to Whataroa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Punakaiki to Whataroa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Punakaiki to Whataroa is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Punakaiki to Whataroa.
There are 48+ hotels available in Whataroa.
What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Whataroa via Greymouth and Whataroa in around 4h 33m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Punakaiki to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Greymouth to Whataroa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $60–90
- Flexi
- $65–490
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