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How to get fromGisborne to East Cape Lighthouseby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Gisborne to East Cape Lighthouse by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Opotikibus bus
    2. Take the bus from St John St - Hot Bread Shop to Potakabus bus 150
    3. Take the taxi from Potaka to East Cape Lighthousetaxi taxi
    5h 55m

  2. Drive 191.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gisborne to East Cape Lighthousecar car 191.2 km
    2h 58m
    $56–81

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  • Distance: 320.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Gisborne, New Zealand and East Cape Lighthouse, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Gisborne to East Cape Lighthouse. However, you can take the bus to Opotiki, take the bus to Potaka, then take the taxi to East Cape Lighthouse. Alternatively, you can drive from Gisborne to East Cape Lighthouse in around 2h 58m.

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