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How to get fromTauranga to Great Barrier Islandby plane, taxi, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tauranga to Great Barrier Island by plane, taxi, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 51m
    $345–360

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    9h 20m
    $124–550

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Tauranga to Hamer Street Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    6h 35m
    $159–585

Tauranga Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tauranga to Great Barrier Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Great Barrier Island. However, you can fly to Claris Airport then take the taxi to Great Barrier Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tauranga to Tryphena Wharf via Hamer Street Ferry Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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