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How to get fromMelbourne to Waihi Beachby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Waihi Beach 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 Waihi Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $434–1,174

  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
    11h 14m
    $377–737

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,827 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Waihi Beach. 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 Beach. 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, take the bus to Waihi, then take the line 85 bus to Waihi Beach Information Centre.

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