How to travel from Oneroa to Oamaru, New Zealand

The distance between Oneroa and Oamaru is around 1,061km (660 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oneroa to Oamaru by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OamaruOneroa if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD) then take the bus to Oamaru.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$220($135)
Operated by

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Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$460($280)
Operated by

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Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Oamaru.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$245($150)
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Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC) then take the bus to Oamaru.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    NZ$355($215)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oneroa and Oamaru

There are several options for getting from Oneroa to Oamaru by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$460 ($280).

The distance between Oneroa and Oamaru is around 1,061km (660 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 985km (612 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Oneroa and Oamaru by ferry, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Oneroa to Oamaru is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$460 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Oneroa and Oamaru is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oneroa to Oamaru. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Oamaru is Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) which is approximately 91km (56 miles) from Oamaru. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) 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 Oamaru is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$220 ($135).

How do I get from Oneroa to Oamaru

Compare travel optionsbetween Oneroa and Oamaru

Transport options from Oneroa to Oamaru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Bus
6h 10m
NZ$220($135)
once daily1,258km (782 miles)
Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus
5h 35m
NZ$460($280)
once daily1,074km (667 miles)
Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus
7h 30m
NZ$245($150)
once daily1,061km (660 miles)
Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus
10h 25m
NZ$355($215)
once daily1,569km (975 miles)

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Airports near Oamaru

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

TIU
Timaru Airport (TIU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Oamaru
DUD
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Oamaru
WKA
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Oamaru