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

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There are 3 ways to get from Gisborne to Whakaari / White Island by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Opotikibus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Walk from Opotiki to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    3h 1m

  2. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane GIS - TRG
    2. Walk from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    4h 29m

  3. Bus, travel via Whakatāne

    1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Ohopebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Walk from Ohope to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    4h 10m

Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gisborne to Whakaari / White Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Gisborne to Whakaari / White Island. However, you can take the bus to Opotiki then travel to Whakaari / White Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gisborne Airport (GIS) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then travel to Whakaari / White Island.

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