How to travel from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

The distance between Greymouth and Mount Maunganui is around 916km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$275($165)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Mount Maunganui.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NZ$320($195)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Greymouth and Mount Maunganui

There are several options for getting from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$275 ($165) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Greymouth and Mount Maunganui is around 916km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Greymouth and Mount Maunganui by plane.

The quickest way to get from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$275 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Greymouth and Mount Maunganui is to fly which will typically cost around NZ$275 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Greymouth and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Greymouth and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Greymouth and Mount Maunganui. Flights depart from Hokitika (HKK) and arrive at Tauranga (TRG) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Hokitika (HKK) and and arrive into Tauranga (TRG).

The closest major airport to Mount Maunganui is Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$275 ($165).

How do I get from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui

Compare travel optionsbetween Greymouth and Mount Maunganui

Transport options from Greymouth to Mount Maunganui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
NZ$275($165)
3 times a week916km (569 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 50m
NZ$360($220)
3 times a week945km (587 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 15m
NZ$320($195)
every 20 mins967km (601 miles)

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Airports near Mount Maunganui

The following major airports near Mount Maunganui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

TRG
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui
ROT
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Mount Maunganui
HLZ
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Mount Maunganui