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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Waipoua Forestby plane, car, bus, taxi, rideshare, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipoua Forest by plane, car, bus, taxi, rideshare, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Auckland to Whangarei Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane AKL - WRE
    2. Drive from Whangarei-Airport-WRE to Waipoua Forestcar car
    2h 18m
    $76–409

  2. Drive 245.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipoua Forestcar car 245.9 km
    3h 4m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kawakawabus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the taxi from Goldfish Corner to Waipoua Foresttaxi taxi
    8h 58m
    $233–324

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Waipoua Forestrideshare rideshare 245.9 km
    3h 4m

  5. Tour, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Kaikohebus bus 3
    3. Take the taxi from Goldfish Corner to Waipoua Foresttaxi taxi
    18h 31m
    $511–624

  6. Fly Auckland to Kerikeri Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane AKL - KKE
    2. Drive from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Waipoua Forestcar car
    2h 53m
    $74–410

  7. Fly Auckland Airport to Kaitaia Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Kaitaia Airportplane plane
    2. Drive from Kaitaia Airport to Waipoua Forestcar car
    3h 21m
    $389–464

  8. Fly Auckland to Tauranga Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Whangarei Airportplane plane
    3. Drive from Whangarei Airport to Waipoua Forestcar car
    4h 13m
    $566–899

  9. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Auckland Airport, fly to Kaitaia Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    4. Fly from Auckland Airport to Kaitaia Airportplane plane
    5. Drive from Kaitaia Airport to Waipoua Forestcar car
    8h 36m
    $1,028–1,524

  10. Bus, taxi via Stop D Onehunga

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kawakawabus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the taxi from Goldfish Corner to Waipoua Foresttaxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $240–334

Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipoua Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Waipoua Forest, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipoua Forest. However, you can fly to Whangarei Airport (WRE) then drive to Waipoua Forest. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, take the bus to Kawakawa, take the line 3 bus to Kaikohe, take the line 1 bus to Goldfish Corner, then take the taxi to Waipoua Forest.

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