How to travel from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass, New Zealand

The distance between Oneroa and Arthur's Pass is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a shuttle bus which takes around 4h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass by ferry, plane and shuttle. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Plane and Shuttle

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take a shuttle bus to Arthur's Pass.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$200($120)
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Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and shuttle

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK) then take a shuttle bus to Arthur's Pass.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    NZ$380($230)
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Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oneroa and Arthur's Pass

There are several options for getting from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass by ferry, plane and shuttle. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a shuttle bus which costs around NZ$200 ($120) and will take around 4h 50m.

The distance between Oneroa and Arthur's Pass is around 949km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Oneroa and Arthur's Pass by ferry, plane and shuttle.

The quickest way to get from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a shuttle bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$200 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Oneroa and Arthur's Pass is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a shuttle bus which will typically cost around NZ$200 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take a shuttle bus to Arthur's Pass. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Arthur's Pass is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Arthur's Pass. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) and Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a shuttle bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$200 ($120).

How do I get from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass

Compare travel optionsbetween Oneroa and Arthur's Pass

Transport options from Oneroa to Arthur's Pass
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Shuttle
4h 50m
NZ$200($120)
once daily949km (590 miles)
Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and shuttle
5h 20m
NZ$380($230)
once daily1,070km (665 miles)

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Airports near Arthur's Pass

The following major airports near Arthur's Pass offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

HKK
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Arthur's Pass
CHC
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Arthur's Pass
WSZ
Westport Airport (WSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Arthur's Pass