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How to get fromOamaru to Taurangaby bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oamaru to Tauranga by bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Timaru, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Washdykebus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane TIU - TRG
    7h 53m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taurangabus bus
    27h 6m
    $171–326

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Taurangacar car
    16h 49m
    $437–591

  4. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane DUD - TRG
    7h 36m

  5. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    7h 47m

Oamaru to Tauranga by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Tauranga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 944.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Oamaru to Tauranga. However, you can take the bus to Washdyke, take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) airport, then fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oamaru to Tauranga via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 27h 6m.

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