How to travel from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri, New Zealand

The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri is around 1,252km (778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KerikeriAoraki Mount Cook National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$305($185)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Kerikeri.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NZ$320($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri

There are several options for getting from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$305 ($185) and will take around 7h 25m.

The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri is around 1,252km (778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 986km (613 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$305 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$305 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 7h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 7h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 7h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$305 ($185).

How do I get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri

Compare travel optionsbetween Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Kerikeri

Transport options from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Kerikeri
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
7h 25m
NZ$305($185)
4 times a week1,252km (778 miles)
Ferry and Car
22h 20m
NZ$320($195)
every 20 mins1,388km (863 miles)

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Airports near Kerikeri

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

KKE
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri
WRE
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Kerikeri
AKL
Auckland Airport (AKL)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Kerikeri