What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Waihi?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Waihi is to fly and bus which costs $370 - $950 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Waihi?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Waihi is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 20m and costs $440 - $1,200.

How far is it from Melbourne to Waihi?

The distance between Melbourne and Waihi is 2833 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Waihi?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Melbourne to Waihi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Waihi?

Waihi is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 3:04 PM in Melbourne and 5:04 PM in Waihi.

Where can I stay near Waihi?

There are 304+ hotels available in Waihi.

Melbourne to Waihi - 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Waihi by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane MEL - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waihitaxi
8h 20m
$445–1,195
Fly to Hamilton International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane MEL - HLZ
2. Drive from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Waihicar
9h 56m
$333–1,280
Fly to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane MEL - AKL
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waihibus
9h 45m
$375–937
Fly to Rotorua, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane MEL - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus
3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Waihibus
12h 58m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Waihi.

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Distance: 2,832.6 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Waihi. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then take the taxi to Waihi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), then drive to Waihi.

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