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

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kawakawa to Warkworthbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    5h 41m
    $28–153

  2. Drive 191.9 km

    1. Drive from Russell to Matakanacar car 191.9 km
    2h 54m
    $56–81

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Hibiscus Coastbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    6h 49m

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Map of how to get from Russell to Matakana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell to Matakana. However, you can drive to Okiato, take the car ferry to Opua, drive to Kawakawa, take the bus to Warkworth, take the line 995 bus to Percy Street, then take the line 997 bus to Riverglade Lane. Alternatively, you can drive from Russell to Matakana in around 2h 54m.

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