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How to get fromMelbourne to Waihiby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Waihi by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane MEL - TRG
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waihitaxi taxi
    8h 27m
    $454–1,194

  2. Fly to Auckland, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MEL - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waihibus bus
    9h 50m
    $374–781

  3. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane MEL - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Waihibus bus
    13h 8m

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Waihi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,832.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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 Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, then take the bus to Waihi.

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