How to get fromTimaru to Napierby plane, bus, car ferry, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Timaru to Napier by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane TIU - NPE
5h 11m
$141–655
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
21h 11m
$80–326
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Timaru to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Napiercar
13h 24m
$303–473
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
22h 22m
$307–804

Timaru to Napier by bus, foot, and car ferry

8Weekly Services

21h 11mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Timaru to Napier.

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Distance: 724.8 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Napier, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) once daily.

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Napier(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Napier is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture. Napier is sometimes referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific", although that is largely outdated and a more common nickname is 'The Art Deco Capital of the world'.

Things to do in Napier

National Aquarium of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Aquarium of New Zealand, also known as Napier Aquarium is a public aquarium in Napier, New Zealand. There is a gift shop and cafe on site.

MTG Hawke's Bay(Opens in a new window)

MTG Hawke's Bay Tai Ahuriri (formerly Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery) is a museum, theatre and art gallery in Napier in New Zealand. MTG Hawke’s Bay occupies three buildings that were redeveloped in 2013.

Cape Kidnappers(Opens in a new window)

Cape Kidnappers is a headland at the southeastern extremity of Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island and sits at the end of an 8 km peninsula which protrudes into the Pacific Ocean. It is 20 km south-east of the city of Napier. Access to the Cape by road stops at Clifton, which is the departure point for many tourists. The Cape Kidnappers Golf Course lies between the headland and the nearby coastal community of Te Awanga.

McLean Park(Opens in a new window)

McLean Park is a sports ground in Napier, New Zealand. The two main sports played at the ground are cricket and rugby union. It is one of the largest cricket grounds in New Zealand.

Places to stay in Napier

Shoreline Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Art Deco Masonic Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Navigate Seaside Hotel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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