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How to get fromRussell to Matapouriby ferry, bus, shuttle, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Russell to Matapouri by ferry, bus, shuttle, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Whangarei to Matapourishuttle bus
    4h 14m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Opua to Matapouricar car
    1h 20m
    $26–114

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  • Distance: 109.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Matapouri, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell to Matapouri. However, you can take the ferry to Paihia, walk to Paihia, take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Whangarei, then take the shuttle to Matapouri. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Russell to Matapouri via Okiato and Opua in around 1h 20m.

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