Christchurch → Sunshine Coast

New Zealand to Australia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Christchurch?

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~9hTotal estimate
~€161–531Rough fare per person
  1. Flight to Auckland

    Christchurch → Auckland · about 1h 5m in the air · ~€60–180

  2. Flight to Maroochydore

    Auckland → Maroochydore · about ~3h 5m in the air · ~€100–350

  3. Bus to Sunshine Coast

    Maroochydore → Sunshine Coast · about 20m · ~€1

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About the trip from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast

Christchurch (New Zealand) and Sunshine Coast (Australia) are 2,573 km (1,599 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Auckland: ~9h door to door with 1 change, for ~€161–531 per person. The fastest route, by flight, train and bus via Brisbane and Nambour, takes about 8h 15m (~€105–367). The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Flight from Christchurch to Auckland: about 1h 5m in the air, 765 km, ~€60–180
  2. Flight from Auckland to Maroochydore: ~3h 5m in the air, 2,333 km, ~€100–350
  3. Bus from Maroochydore to Sunshine Coast: about 20m, 2 km, ~€1

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Questions

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast?

~9h door to door by flight, via Auckland, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 8h 15m.

How much does it cost to travel from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast?

~€161–531 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.

Can you get from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast without flying?

Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.