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How to get fromAuckland to Waihau Bayby plane, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Waihau Bay by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Whakatane, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)planeAKL - WHK
    2. Drive from Whakatane (WHK) to Waihau Baycar
    4h 48m
    $174–262

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to KutarerebusAuckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Drive from Kutarere to Waihau Baycar
    9h 10m
    $40–130

  3. Bus, drive via Rotorua

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus
    3. Drive from Whakatane to Waihau Baycar
    8h 41m
    $50–178

  4. Drive 433.8 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Waihau Baycar433.8 km
    5h 32m
    $130–187

  5. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)planeAKL - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waihau Baycar
    5h 37m
    $124–482

Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Waihau Bay. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Whakatane (WHK), then drive to Waihau Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Waihau Bay via Rotorua and Whakatane in around 8h 41m.

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