How to travel from Mount Maunganui to Twizel, New Zealand
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Twizel is around 1,019km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Twizel by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Twizel → Mount Maunganui if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNZ$360($220)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Twizel.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$235($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Twizel.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$385($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mount Maunganui and Twizel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mount Maunganui to Twizel by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$235 ($145) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$360 ($220).
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Twizel is around 1,019km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 895km (556 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Mount Maunganui and Twizel by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Twizel is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$360 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Mount Maunganui and Twizel is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$235 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mount Maunganui to Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Twizel is Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Twizel. Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) 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 Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Twizel is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$360 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mount Maunganui and Twizel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | NZ$360($220) | 4 times a week | 1,370km (851 miles) |
| Fly to Christchurch (CHC), Bus | 7h 30m | NZ$395($245) | 4 times a week | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | NZ$235($145) | 4 times a week | 1,299km (807 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 10m | NZ$385($235) | 4 times a day | 1,237km (769 miles) |
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Airports near Twizel
The following major airports near Twizel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Twizel
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Twizel
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Twizel