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How to get fromSydney to Reeftonby plane, car, bus or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, drive

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK)planeSYD - HKK
    2. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reeftoncar
    8h 37m
    $226–881

  2. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeSYD - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Inangahua Junctionbus
    12h 27m
    $671–1,306

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeSYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Fox Rivershuttle
    3. Drive from Fox River to Reeftoncar
    11h 52m
    $501–936

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Reefton. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), then drive to Reefton. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands, walk to Tahunanui, take the bus to Inangahua Junction, then take the taxi to Reefton.

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