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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kerikeri to Great Barrier Island by car, car ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kerikeri to Hamer Street Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    6h 59m
    $169–600

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    10h 5m
    $122–563

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 55m

Whangarei Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 330.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Kerikeri 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 a bus from Kerikeri to Tryphena Wharf via Auckland - Central, Wellesley Street, Wynyard Quarter, and Hamer Street Ferry Terminal in around 10h 5m.

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