The distance between Twizel and Whitianga is around 1,370km (851 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 18h 55m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Twizel to Whitianga 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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Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga.
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There are several options for getting from Twizel to Whitianga by car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$430 ($265) and will take around 18h 55m.
The distance between Twizel and Whitianga is around 1,370km (851 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)
It takes around 18h 55m to get from Twizel and Whitianga by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Twizel to Whitianga is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 18h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$430 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Twizel and Whitianga is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$430 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Twizel and Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 18h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Twizel and Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 18h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Twizel to Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 18h 55m.
The closest major airport to Whitianga is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Whitianga. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Twizel to Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 18h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Twizel to Whitianga is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 18h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$430 ($265).
The following major airports near Whitianga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.