How to get fromInvercargill to Waikatoby plane, taxi, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Invercargill to Waikato by plane, taxi, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane IVC - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matamatataxi
4h 17m
$332–947
Fly to Auckland, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Auckland (AKL)plane IVC - AKL
2. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus
4h 22m
$162–687
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Invercargill to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Hamiltoncar
20h 34m
$540–726
Fly to Taupo
1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Taupo (TUO)plane IVC - TUO
4h 32m
$202–827
Fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane IVC - HLZ
5h 26m
$218–1,035

Invercargill (IVC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

41Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Invercargill to Waikato.

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Distance: 1,229 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Invercargill (IVC) to Taupo (TUO) twice daily.

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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.

Places to stay in Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton(Opens in a new window)

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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton(Opens in a new window)

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