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

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There are 2 ways to get from Russell to Tutukaka 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 Tutukaka Marinashuttle bus
    4h 4m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Opua to Tutukakacar car
    1h 25m
    $29–128

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Russell to Tutukaka. However, you can take the ferry to Paihia, walk to Paihia, take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Whangarei, then take the shuttle to Tutukaka Marina. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Russell to Tutukaka via Okiato and Opua in around 1h 25m.

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