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How to get fromPapamoa Beach to Whangapouaby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Papamoa Beach to Whangapoua by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Whangapouataxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $418–520

  2. Drive 197.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Papamoa Beach to Whangapouacar car 197.4 km
    2h 42m
    $58–84

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Matarangishuttle bus
    5h 57m
    $285–736

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bayfair to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Bayfair
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Matarangishuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $158–299

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Papamoa Beach to Whangapoua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Papamoa Beach to Whangapoua. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, walk to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Whangapoua. Alternatively, you can drive from Papamoa Beach to Whangapoua in around 2h 42m.

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