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How to get fromRussell to Snells Beachby car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Russell to Snells Beach 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 42m
    $28–153

  2. Drive 192.4 km

    1. Drive from Russell to Snells Beachcar car 192.4 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 50m

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Map of how to get from Russell to Snells Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Snells Beach, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell to Snells Beach. 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 996 bus to Snells Beach Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Russell to Snells Beach in around 2h 54m.

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