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How to get fromThames to Whangamata Bayby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thames to Whangamata Bay by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane AKL - TUO
    4h 9m
    $275–694

  2. Drive 202.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thames to Whangamata Baycar car 202.6 km
    2h 28m
    $60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Taupobus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga / ...
    7h 30m

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Taumarunui Station to Whangamata Baycar car
    8h 6m

Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thames to Whangamata Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Whangamata Bay, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Thames to Mātā Pl, Kinloch via Tauranga and Taupō Customer and Visitor Information Centre, Taupō in around 7h 30m.

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