There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water) by ferry or bus
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Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water) by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water) is to bus and line 982 bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water) is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Bradnor Lane and arriving at Tindalls Bay Road via Stop C Hibiscus Coast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 8 and arriving at Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Auckland and Matakatia Bay (Water) is 30 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water) without a car is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs $35 - $50.
The ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 8 to Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal takes 50 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, depart from Bradnor Lane station.
Auckland to Matakatia Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, arrive at Stop A Hibiscus Coast station.
There are 1091+ hotels available in Matakatia Bay (Water).
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Matakatia Bay (Water), New Zealand?
Fullers360 operates a ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 8 to Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bradnor Lane to Tindalls Bay Road via Stop A Hibiscus Coast and Stop C Hibiscus Coast in around 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Bradnor Lane to Stop A Hibiscus Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $7–10
- Cash
- $10–12
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Bus from Stop C Hibiscus Coast to Tindalls Bay Road
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/
- Schedules at
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/timetables
- Phone
- +64 9 367 9111
- [email protected]
- Website
- fullers.co.nz
Ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 8 to Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.fullers.co.nz/
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