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How to get fromTauranga to Whangapouaby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Whangapouataxi taxi
    2h 48m
    $416–515

  2. Drive  183.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Whangapouacar car 183.9 km
    2h 25m
    $56–81

  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 Matarangishuttle bus
    5h 45m
    $254–763

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Matarangishuttle bus
    5h 20m
    $156–280

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tauranga to Whangapoua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Whangapoua, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Whangapoua. However, you can take the bus to Thames then take the taxi to Whangapoua. Alternatively, you can drive from Tauranga to Whangapoua in around 2h 25m.

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