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How to get fromTauranga to Waiheke Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Tauranga to Waiheke Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    5h 5m
    $61–104

  2. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 20m
    $161–590

Tauranga to Waiheke Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the bus to Manukau City, walk to Manukau Train Station 1, take the train to Waitemata Train Station 1, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can 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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