How to travel from Picton to Kerikeri, New Zealand
The distance between Picton and Kerikeri is around 758km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Picton to Kerikeri by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kerikeri → Picton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Kerikeri (KKE).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costNZ$190($115)
+ 1 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Kerikeri.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$180($110)
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Auckland Strand then take the bus to Kerikeri.
- Duration19h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$315($195)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Kerikeri.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$315($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Picton and Kerikeri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Picton to Kerikeri by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NZ$180 ($110) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$190 ($115).
The distance between Picton and Kerikeri is around 758km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Picton and Kerikeri by plane.
The quickest way to get from Picton to Kerikeri is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$190 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Picton and Kerikeri is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$180 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Picton and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Picton and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Picton and Kerikeri. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and arrive at Kerikeri (KKE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Picton to Kerikeri. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Picton to Kerikeri typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and and arrive into Kerikeri (KKE).
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 Picton to Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Picton to Kerikeri is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$190 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Picton and Kerikeri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 45m | NZ$190($115) | 4 times a week | 758km (471 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 15m | NZ$180($110) | once daily | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 19h 5m | NZ$315($195) | 3 times a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 10m | NZ$315($190) | every 20 mins | 982km (610 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