How to travel from Mount Maunganui to Invercargill, New Zealand
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Invercargill is around 1,191km (740 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Invercargill by plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Invercargill → Mount Maunganui if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costNZ$340($210)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$480($290)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mount Maunganui and Invercargill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mount Maunganui to Invercargill by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$340 ($210) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Invercargill is around 1,191km (740 miles).
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Mount Maunganui and Invercargill by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$340 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Mount Maunganui and Invercargill is to fly which will typically cost around NZ$340 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mount Maunganui and Invercargill. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Mount Maunganui to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mount Maunganui to Invercargill typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).
The closest major airport to Invercargill is Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) 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 Mount Maunganui to Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$340 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mount Maunganui and Invercargill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 30m | NZ$340($210) | on demand | 1,191km (740 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 55m | NZ$480($290) | 4 times a day | 1,530km (951 miles) |
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Airports near Invercargill
The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Invercargill
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Invercargill