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How to get fromTauranga to Hot Water Beachby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Hot Water Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Hot Water Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    $406–505

  2. Drive 148.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Hot Water Beachcar car 148.3 km
    1h 53m
    $44–63

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    4h 41m
    $166–593

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    4h 16m
    $76–205

Tauranga to Hot Water Beach by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Hot Water Beach, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Hot Water Beach. However, you can take the bus to Thames then take the taxi to Hot Water Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Tauranga to Hot Water Beach in around 1h 53m.

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