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How to get fromAuckland to Hamilton Islandby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Hamilton Island by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AKL - HTI
    10h 7m
    $607–810

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane WRE - HTI
    16h 24m
    $306–1,343

Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,141.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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