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How to get fromNapier to Papamoa Beachby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Napier to Papamoa Beach by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane NPE - TRG
    3h 7m
    $122–604

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Papamoabus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    6h 29m
    $16–75

  3. Bus via Taupō

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Papamoabus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    5h 24m

  4. Drive  278.4 km

    1. Drive from Napier to Papamoa Beachcar car 278.4 km
    3h 32m
    $86–124

  5. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane NPE - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Papamoabus bus
    5h 4m

Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Napier to Papamoa Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Papamoa Beach, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Napier to Papamoa via Taupo in around 5h 24m.

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