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How to get fromMelbourne to Great Barrier Islandby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Great Barrier Island by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Auckland Airport, fly

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MEL - AKL
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    8h 25m
    $739–1,104

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane MEL - TRG
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    10h 25m
    $589–1,294

  3. Fly to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane MEL - WRE
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    10h 25m
    $599–1,304

  4. Fly to Rotorua, bus to Tauranga Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane MEL - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Bayfairbus bus
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    13h 49m

  5. Fly to Kerikeri Airport, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane MEL - KKE
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    13h 56m

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  • Distance: 2,778.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Great Barrier Island via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport (MEL), Auckland Airport, and Claris Airport in around 8h 25m.

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