How to get fromHamilton to Waikatoby car, plane, or bus

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There is 1 way to get from Hamilton to Waikato by car, plane, or bus

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1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus
4h 20m
$97–486

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) flights

49Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Waikato.

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Distance: 337.6 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Waikato. However, you can drive to Tauranga-Airport-TRG airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Domestic Airport, then take the bus to Huntly.

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Hamilton(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Hamilton (Maori: Kirikiriroa) is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2, Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area, which also encompasses the nearby towns of Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand.

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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton(Opens in a new window)

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