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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Waiheke Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Plymouth to Waiheke Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPL - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 43m
    $224–689

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $75–123

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus bus
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 16m
    $133–198

  4. Bus, train, ferry via New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus bus
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 31m
    $137–203

  5. Bus, train, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohebus bus 21
    3. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train train Sth
    4. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 41m
    $88–144

New Plymouth to Waiheke Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from New Plymouth to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the taxi to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Hamilton - Central, Auckland - Central, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 8h 8m.

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