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How to get fromHamilton to Great Barrier Islandby car, car ferry, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Great Barrier Island by car, car ferry, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Hamer Street Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    5h 30m
    $136–552

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    7h 20m
    $117–518

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $383–432

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Frankton to Puhinui Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $394–454

Auckland Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Great Barrier Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Great Barrier Island. However, you can drive to Hamer Street Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Tryphena Wharf. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland Airport airport, fly to Claris Airport, then take the taxi to Great Barrier Island.

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