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How to get fromMelbourne to Hicks Bayby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Hicks Bay by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Gisborne Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane MEL - GIS
    2. Drive from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Hicks Baycar car
    11h 12m
    $304–1,014

  2. Fly to Whakatane, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane plane MEL - WHK
    2. Drive from Whakatane (WHK) to Hicks Baycar car
    10h 46m
    $299–1,019

  3. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane MEL - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hicks Baycar car
    11h 11m
    $309–1,054

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,087.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hicks Bay, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Hicks Bay. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Gisborne Airport (GIS), then drive to Hicks Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Hicks Bay.

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