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How to get fromAuckland to Whangārei Headsby bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Whangārei Heads by bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Ruakakabus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the taxi from Ruakaka to Whangārei Headstaxi taxi
    3h 15m

  2. Drive 182.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Whangārei Headscar car 182.6 km
    2h 19m
    $53–76

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane AKL - WRE
    2h 57m
    $134–472

Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Whangārei Heads.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whangārei Heads, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Whangārei Heads. However, you can take the bus to Ruakaka then take the taxi to Whangārei Heads. Alternatively, you can drive from Auckland to Whangārei Heads in around 2h 19m.

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