There are 6 ways to get from Torquay to Westport by shuttle, plane, bus or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Shuttle to Melbourne, fly to Hokitika, shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hokitika (HKK)
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Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westport
Cheapest option
Shuttle to Melbourne, fly to Blenheim, bus
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Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Blenheim (BHE)
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Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
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Take the bus from Nelson to Westport
4 alternative options
Shuttle to Melbourne, fly to Christchurch, shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)
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Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
Shuttle to Melbourne, fly to Westport
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Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Westport (WSZ)
Train to Avalon, fly to Christchurch, shuttle
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Take the train from Marshall to Wyndham Vale
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Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Christchurch (CHC)
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Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
Train to Avalon, fly to Westport
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Take the train from Marshall to Wyndham Vale
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Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Westport (WSZ)
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into New Zealand from Australia
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Australia
Conditions of entry into New Zealand from Australia
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in New Zealand
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Considerations leaving from Australia
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into New Zealand is currently allowed from Australia.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Westport is 0800 358 5453.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Westport is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Westport is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0800 358 5453.
No, returning to Australia from New Zealand is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 1 May 2023
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Ministry of Health.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Westport is to shuttle and fly and bus which costs $310 - $800 and takes 17h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Westport is to shuttle and fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $380 - $1,100.
The distance between Torquay and Westport is 2344 km.
It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Torquay to Westport, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Hokitika Airport. The quickest flight takes 8h 35m and has one stopover.
Westport is 2h ahead of Torquay. It is currently 10:59 AM in Torquay and 12:59 PM in Westport.
Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Hokitika Airport.
There are 13+ hotels available in Westport. Prices start at $150 NZD per night.
- Distance: 2344.1 km
- Duration: 13h 23m
What companies run services between Torquay, VIC, Australia and Westport, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Torquay to Westport. However, you can take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce, take the walk to Geelong station, take the shuttle to Melbourne Airport, take the walk to Melbourne airport, fly to Hokitika, take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the shuttle to Westport. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce, take the walk to Geelong station, take the shuttle to Melbourne Airport, take the walk to Melbourne airport, fly to Christchurch, take the walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Westport.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Melbourne to Hokitika via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,100
Flights from Melbourne to Hokitika via Sydney, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Hokitika via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $1,300
Flights from Melbourne to Hokitika via Queenstown, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $900
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430 - $900
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400 - $800
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Queenstown, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $410 - $850
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Queenstown, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,000
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Wellington, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450 - $1,000
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $900
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450 - $1,000
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480 - $900
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,100
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480 - $900
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $800
Flights from Melbourne to Blenheim via Christchurch, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $850
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,000
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Gold Coast, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390 - $1,200
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Sydney, Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Sydney, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $350 - $1,200
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Sydney, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370 - $1,300
- Website
- soundsair.com
Flights from Melbourne to Westport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,300
Flights from Melbourne to Westport via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $1,300
Flights from Melbourne to Westport via Sydney, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,700
Flights from Melbourne to Westport via Christchurch, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $490 - $1,600
Flights from Melbourne to Westport via Queenstown, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350 - $1,100
Flights from Melbourne to Westport via Brisbane, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650 - $1,500
Flights from Avalon to Westport via Sydney, Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320 - $950
Flights from Avalon to Westport via Sydney, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,200
Flights from Avalon to Westport via Gold Coast, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,100
Flights from Melbourne to Christchurch via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,100
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $850
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Gold Coast, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390 - $1,200
Flights from Avalon to Christchurch via Sydney, Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Marshall to Wyndham Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7 - $10
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $42
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Kumara Junction to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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