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How to get fromAuckland to Whakaari / White Islandby bus, unknown, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus, travel via Tauranga

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Walk from Tauranga to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    5h 34m

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    2. Walk from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    4h 16m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whakatanebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Walk from Whakatane to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    7h 59m

  4. Train, fly to Whakatane, travel

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane plane AKL - WHK
    3. Walk from Whakatane (WHK) to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    3h 36m

Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Whakaari / White Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whakaari / White Island, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Whakaari / White Island. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga then travel to Whakaari / White Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then travel to Whakaari / White Island.

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