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How to get fromAuckland to Matakana Islandby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Matakana Island by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Katikatibus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Walk from Katikati to Matakana Islandunknown unknown
    3h 26m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Strand to Hamilton Franktontrain train Te_Huia
    2. Walk from Hamilton Frankton to Matakana Islandunknown unknown
    4h

  3. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3. Walk from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matakana Islandunknown unknown
    2h 49m

  4. Fly to Rotorua, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Bayfairbus bus
    3. Walk from Bayfair to Matakana Islandunknown unknown
    5h 1m

Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Matakana Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Matakana Island. However, you can take the bus to Katikati then travel to Matakana Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Strand to Matakana Island via Hamilton Frankton in around 4h.

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