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How to get fromTe Mata to Hot Water Beachby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Te Mata to Hot Water Beach by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Hot Water Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 21m

  2. Drive  191.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Mata to Hot Water Beachcar car 191.8 km
    2h 17m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    7h 5m
    $159–250

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  • Distance: 316.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Te Mata to Hot Water Beach. However, you can take the taxi to SH 23, Te Mata, take the line 23 bus to Transport Centre, take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Hot Water Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Te Mata to Hot Water Beach in around 2h 17m.

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