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How to get fromNew Zealand to Wollongongby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from New Zealand to Wollongong by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Tauranga Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TRG - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $184–706

  2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CHC - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $279–587

  3. Fly from Auckland, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AKL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $277–588

  4. Fly from Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WLG - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $352–593

  5. Fly from Hamilton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HLZ - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $310–739

  6. Fly from Dunedin, train

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DUD - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $353–697

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,369.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from New Zealand to Wollongong. However, you can take the taxi to Tauranga-Airport-TRG airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Airport/Antarctic Centre, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station.

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