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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Waihi Beach by plane, taxi, car, 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 18m
    $504–1,264

  2. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane MEL - HLZ
    2. Drive from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Waihi Beachcar car
    9h 19m
    $354–1,384

  3. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MEL - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waihibus bus
    11h 9m
    $400–1,002

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,827 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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 Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), then drive to Waihi Beach.

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