There is 1 way to get from Russell to Matauri Bay by car ferry or car
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The cheapest way to get from Russell to Matauri Bay is to car ferry and drive which costs $22 - $120 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Russell to Matauri Bay is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $22 - $120.
The distance between Russell and Matauri Bay is 72 km.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Russell to Matauri Bay, including transfers.
There are 115+ hotels available in Matauri Bay.
What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Matauri Bay, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Russell to Matauri Bay. However, you can drive to Okiato, take the car ferry to Opua, then drive to Matauri Bay.
- Phone
- 0800 222979
- [email protected]
- Website
- northlandferries.co.nz
Car ferry from Okiato to Opua
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–85
- Schedules at
- northlandferries.co.nz
- Foot Passenger
- $3
- Car Less than 6m
- $20
- Vehicle over 6m
- $30–85
- Motorcycle
- $10
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