The distance between Wanaka and Kerikeri is around 1,267km (787 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Wanaka 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.
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Fly from Wanaka (WKA) to Kerikeri (KKE).
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Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Kerikeri.
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There are several options for getting from Wanaka to Kerikeri by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$305 ($185) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$325 ($200).
The distance between Wanaka and Kerikeri is around 1,267km (787 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,129km (702 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Wanaka and Kerikeri by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Wanaka to Kerikeri is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$325 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Wanaka and Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$305 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wanaka and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Wanaka (WKA) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wanaka and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Wanaka (WKA) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Wanaka and Kerikeri. Flights depart from Wanaka (WKA) and arrive at Kerikeri (KKE) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Wanaka to Kerikeri. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Wanaka to Kerikeri typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Wanaka (WKA) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Wanaka to Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Queenstown Airport then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wanaka to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$305 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | NZ$325($200) | on demand | 1,267km (787 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | NZ$305($185) | once daily | 1,348km (838 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 15m | NZ$530($325) | every 20 mins | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kerikeri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.