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How to get fromTauranga to Waihau Bayby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Waihau Bay by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Ōpōtiki

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    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    2. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Moody Place - Fronting No. 7bus bus 147
    3. Drive from Moody Place - Fronting No. 7 to Waihau Baycar car
    5h 10m
    $53–79

  2. Drive 233.9 km

    1. Drive from Tauranga to Waihau Baycar car 233.9 km
    3h 7m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to The Hubbus bus 143
    2. Drive from The Hub to Waihau Baycar car
    3h 48m
    $56–88

  4. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    2. Drive from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Waihau Baycar car
    3h 56m
    $57–88

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  • Distance: 255.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Waihau Bay. However, you can take the bus to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32, take the bus to Moody Place - Fronting No. 7, then drive to Waihau Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Tauranga to Waihau Bay in around 3h 7m.

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