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How to get fromPaihia to Great Barrier Islandby car, car ferry, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Paihia to Great Barrier Island by car, car ferry, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Paihia to Hamer Street Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    6h 49m
    $165–594

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    9h 40m
    $122–563

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 30m

  4. Tour, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus Paihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    17h 23m
    $272–713

Whangarei Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paihia to Great Barrier Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Paihia, New Zealand and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Paihia to Great Barrier Island. However, you can drive to Hamer Street Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Tryphena Wharf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paihia to Tryphena Wharf via Auckland - Central, Wellesley Street, Wynyard Quarter, and Hamer Street Ferry Terminal in around 9h 40m.

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