How to travel from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Whangārei, New Zealand
The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei is around 1,188km (738 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Whangārei 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 Whangārei → Aoraki Mount Cook National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Whangarei (WRE).
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNZ$330($200)
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whangārei.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$240($145)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Whangārei by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around NZ$240 ($145) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$330 ($200).
The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei is around 1,188km (738 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 945km (587 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Whangārei is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$330 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around NZ$240 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 7h 30m.
The closest major airport to Whangārei is Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Whangārei. Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) 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 Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Whangārei is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$330 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Whangārei
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 30m | NZ$330($200) | 4 times a week | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Bus to Hokitika, plane | 8h 50m | NZ$290($180) | 3 times a week | 1,242km (772 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, plane | 9hrs | NZ$520($320) | 4 times a week | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 21h 15m | NZ$240($145) | every 20 mins | 1,304km (810 miles) |
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Airports near Whangārei
The following major airports near Whangārei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Whangārei
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Whangārei
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Whangārei