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How to get fromMatamata to Hot Water Beachby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Matamata to Hot Water Beach by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Hot Water Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 34m

  2. Drive 145.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Hot Water Beachcar car 145.2 km
    1h 45m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    6h 6m

  4. Bus, shuttle via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    6h 34m
    $93–228

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Hot Water Beach, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Matamata to Hot Water Beach. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Hot Water Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Matamata to Hot Water Beach in around 1h 45m.

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