How to travel from Oamaru to Coromandel, New Zealand

The distance between Oamaru and Coromandel is around 1,313km (816 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 18h 30m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Oamaru to Coromandel by car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NZ$415($255)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oamaru and Coromandel

There are several options for getting from Oamaru to Coromandel by car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$415 ($255) and will take around 18h 30m.

The distance between Oamaru and Coromandel is around 1,313km (816 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,002km (623 miles)

It takes around 18h 30m to get from Oamaru and Coromandel by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Oamaru to Coromandel is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 18h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$415 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Oamaru and Coromandel is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$415 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Oamaru and Coromandel. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 18h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oamaru and Coromandel. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 18h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oamaru to Coromandel. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 18h 30m.

The closest major airport to Coromandel is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Coromandel. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) 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 Oamaru to Coromandel. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 18h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oamaru to Coromandel is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 18h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$415 ($255).

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Airports near Coromandel

The following major airports near Coromandel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

AKL
Auckland Airport (AKL)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Coromandel
TRG
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Coromandel
HLZ
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Coromandel