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

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Waihau Bay by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive via Rotorua

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus bus
    3. Drive from Whakatane to Waihau Baycar car
    8h 42m

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kutarerebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Drive from Kutarere to Waihau Baycar car
    9h 11m
    $50–139

  3. Drive 433.5 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Waihau Baycar car 433.5 km
    5h 35m
    $127–183

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waihau Baycar car
    5h 33m
    $119–462

  5. Fly to Whakatane, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane plane AKL - WHK
    2. Drive from Whakatane (WHK) to Waihau Baycar car
    4h 53m
    $224–322

  6. Fly to Gisborne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane AKL - GIS
    2. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Opotikibus bus
    3. Take the bus from St John St - Hot Bread Shop to Waihau Baybus bus
    9h 4m

Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Waihau Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 472.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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 bus to Rotorua, take the bus to Whakatane, then drive to Waihau Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Auckland to Waihau Bay in around 5h 35m.

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