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How to get fromAuckland to Whitiangaby ferry, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Whitianga by ferry, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    2. Take the taxi from Hannaford's Wharf to Whitiangataxi taxi
    3h 7m
    $172–372

  2. Drive via Glen Innes Train Station 2 184.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Innes Train Station 2 to Whitiangacar car 184.6 km
    2h 26m
    $53–84

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    3h 8m

  4. Drive 190.7 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Whitiangacar car 190.7 km
    2h 16m
    $56–81

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Whitiangashuttle bus
    4h
    $95–170

Auckland to Whitianga by shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Shuttles
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Whitianga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand?

Go Kiwi Shuttles operates a shuttle from Auckland to Whitianga once daily. Tickets cost $95–170 and the journey takes 4h.

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