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How to get fromTaupō to Waiheke Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taupō to Waiheke Island by bus, ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    5h 28m
    $48–119

  2. Fly from Taupo, ferry

    1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TUO - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 41m
    $205–657

  3. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Taupō to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 10m
    $202–651

  4. Bus to Rotorua, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane ROT - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 49m

Taupō to Waiheke Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Taupo-Airport-TUO airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal.

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