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How to get fromTauranga to Whakaari / White Islandby bus or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Tauranga to Whakaari / White Island by bus or unknown

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Matata - Arawa Streetbus bus 143
    2. Walk from Matata - Arawa Street to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    2h 31m

  2. Bus, travel via Whakatāne

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to The Hubbus bus 143
    2. Walk from The Hub to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    2h 44m

  3. Bus, travel via Whakatāne #2

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    2. Walk from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    2h 53m

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  • Distance: 139.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Whakaari / White Island, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Whakaari / White Island. However, you can take the bus to Matata - Arawa Street then travel to Whakaari / White Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Whakaari / White Island via The Hub in around 2h 44m.

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