How to travel from Mount Maunganui to Picton, New Zealand
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Picton is around 546km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Picton by plane, car, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Picton → Mount Maunganui if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Blenheim (BHE).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costNZ$190($115)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$140($87)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mount Maunganui and Picton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mount Maunganui to Picton by plane, car, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$140 ($87) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$190 ($115).
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Picton is around 546km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Mount Maunganui and Picton by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Picton is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$190 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Mount Maunganui and Picton is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$140 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Picton. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Blenheim (BHE). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Picton. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Blenheim (BHE). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mount Maunganui and Picton. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Blenheim (BHE) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Mount Maunganui to Picton. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mount Maunganui to Picton typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Blenheim (BHE).
The closest major airport to Picton is Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Picton. Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) 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 Picton. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Blenheim (BHE). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Picton is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$190 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mount Maunganui and Picton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 30m | NZ$190($115) | 4 times a week | 546km (340 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14hrs | NZ$140($87) | once daily | 676km (420 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 45m | NZ$220($135) | 4 times a day | 621km (386 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 12h 50m | NZ$310($190) | 3 times a week | 764km (475 miles) |
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Airports near Picton
The following major airports near Picton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Picton
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Picton
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Picton