The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Oneroa is around 1,082km (673 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Oneroa by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oneroa → Aoraki Mount Cook National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
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Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
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Take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
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There are several options for getting from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Oneroa by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$260 ($160) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$420 ($255).
The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Oneroa is around 1,082km (673 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (536 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Oneroa by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Oneroa is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$420 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Oneroa is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$260 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Timaru (TIU) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Oneroa is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Oneroa. Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) and Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Oneroa is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$420 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 5h 50m | NZ$420($255) | once daily | 1,083km (673 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | NZ$325($200) | 3 times a week | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Bus to Christchurch, plane and ferry | 7h 45m | NZ$260($160) | 4 times a week | 1,082km (673 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oneroa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.