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How to get fromAuckland to Waikawa Beachby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Waikawa Beach by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Wanganui Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Drive from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Waikawa Beachcar car
    4h 28m
    $209–332

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Otakibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    10h 20m
    $82–167

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Otakitrain train Capital Connection
    10h 48m
    $281–337

  4. Drive  565.7 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Waikawa Beachcar car 565.7 km
    6h 28m
    $193–278

  5. Train, fly to Palmerston, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Levinbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Levin to Waikawa Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $742–1,118

  6. Train, fly to Wellington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Otakitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Otaki to Waikawa Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $197–490

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Waikawa Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 480.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waikawa Beach, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Otaki twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Waikawa Beach via Palmerston North and Otaki in around 10h 48m.

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