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How to get fromPort Jackson to Aucklandby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Jackson to Auckland by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Auckland

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    7h 21m
    $377–923

  2. Ferry, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane SYD - WRE
    3. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    11h 47m
    $233–958

  3. Ferry, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    8h 51m
    $387–1,290

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,200 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Port Jackson, NSW, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Port Jackson to Auckland. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, then take the bus to Auckland - Central. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), take the taxi to Hamilton - Central, then take the bus to Auckland - Central.

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