How to get fromWhanganui to Invercargillby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Whanganui to Invercargill by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus to Palmerston, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC)plane PMR - IVC
6h 19m
Bus to Wellington, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Invercargill (IVC)plane WLG - IVC
8h 55m
$106–590
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus 225
2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
3. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry
4. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
5. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus
6. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
27h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whanganui to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Invercargillcar
16h 56m
$385–569
Fly from Wanganui Airport
1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Invercargill (IVC)plane WAG - IVC
5h 25m
$171–750

Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

37Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 982.3 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Invercargill, New Zealand?

Air Chathams and Air New Zealand fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Invercargill (IVC) twice daily.

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

Invercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. The city lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains to the east of the Ōreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff, which is the southernmost town in the South Island. It sits amid rich farmland that is bordered by large areas of conservation land and marine reserves, including Fiordland National Park covering the south-west corner of the South Island and the Catlins coastal region.

Things to do in Invercargill

Queens Park(Opens in a new window)

Queens Park is a tourist attraction in Invercargill, New Zealand, and was part of the original plan when Invercargill was founded in 1856. The park is 200 acre in extent. It is located just north of the city centre bounded by Queens Drive to the east, Kelvin Street to the west, Gala Street to the south and Herbert Street to the north.

Southland Museum and Art Gallery(Opens in a new window)

The Southland Museum and Art Gallery is located in Gala Street, Invercargill, New Zealand. It is Southland's largest cultural and heritage institution, and contains a wide variety of the region's art, history and natural history collections.

Invercargill Brewery(Opens in a new window)

Invercargill Brewery, is the Southern most manufacturer of beer in New Zealand. It was established by Steve Nally in 1999 at Oteramika Road on the outskirts of Invercargill city.

Anderson Park(Opens in a new window)

Anderson Park is a park in Invercargill, New Zealand. It consists of an impressive Georgian-style residence set in 24 hectares of landscaped gardens. The house displays Invercargill's extensive collection of New Zealand art.

Places to stay in Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Colonial Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Balmoral Lodge Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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