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How to get fromHamilton to Cook Islandsby car, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hamilton to Cook Islands by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TRG - RAR
    6h 59m
    $271–1,139

  2. Bus to Auckland, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane AKL - RAR
    7h 54m
    $180–823

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,055.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Cook Islands?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Cook Islands. However, you can drive to Tauranga-Airport-TRG airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade.

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