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How to get fromThames to Great Barrier Islandby taxi, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Thames to Great Barrier Island by taxi, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Whitianga Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitianga Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Whitianga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 41m
    $696–773

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    7h 20m
    $119–539

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Thames to Hamer Street Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    5h 27m
    $134–549

  4. Bus to Auckland Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    4h

Whitianga Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thames to Great Barrier Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Thames to Great Barrier Island. However, you can take the taxi to Whitianga Airport airport, fly to Claris Airport, then take the taxi to Great Barrier Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thames to Tryphena Wharf via Hamer Street Ferry Terminal in around 5h 27m.

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