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How to get fromRussell to Kawakawaby ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Russell to Kawakawa by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Kawakawabus bus 3
    1h 25m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Russell to Okiatocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Opua to Kawakawacar car
    29 min
    $7–94

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Kawakawabus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    1h 29m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Russell to Kawakawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Kawakawa, Northland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell to Kawakawa. However, you can take the ferry to Paihia, walk to Paihia, then take the line 3 bus to Kawakawa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Russell to Kawakawa via Okiato and Opua in around 29 min.

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