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How to get fromSydney to Great Barrier Islandby plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Great Barrier Island by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Auckland Airport, fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    7h 44m
    $697–1,097

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Tauranga Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    9h 59m
    $547–1,187

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane SYD - WRE
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    9h 49m
    $557–1,197

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Auckland Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane OAG - AKL
    3. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    10h 35m
    $659–1,498

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Rotorua, bus to Tauranga Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Bayfairbus bus
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    12h 33m

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kerikeri Airport, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane SYD - KKE
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    13h 20m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,294.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

You can take a train from Wynyard Station to Great Barrier Island via International Airport Station, Sydney International Airport (SYD), Auckland Airport, and Claris Airport in around 7h 44m.

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