How to travel from Oamaru to Kerikeri, New Zealand
The distance between Oamaru and Kerikeri is around 1,223km (760 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oamaru to Kerikeri by bus, 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 Kerikeri → Oamaru if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Kerikeri (KKE).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNZ$275($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Kerikeri.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$485($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oamaru and Kerikeri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oamaru to Kerikeri by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$275 ($170) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Oamaru and Kerikeri is around 1,223km (760 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,126km (700 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Oamaru and Kerikeri by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oamaru to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$275 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Oamaru and Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oamaru and Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oamaru and Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oamaru to Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) 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 Oamaru to Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oamaru to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$275 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oamaru and Kerikeri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 20m | NZ$275($170) | once daily | 1,419km (882 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 7hrs | NZ$295($180) | once daily | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 20m | NZ$485($295) | every 20 mins | 1,563km (971 miles) |
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Airports near Kerikeri
The following major airports near Kerikeri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Kerikeri
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Kerikeri