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How to get fromWaiheke Island to Taurangaby ferry, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Waiheke Island to Tauranga by ferry, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train to Auckland, fly to Tauranga Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    3. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3h 16m
    $89–430

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry Mtia
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    5h 37m
    $55–93

  3. Ferry, taxi to Whitianga Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Man O War Bay to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Hannaford's Wharf to Whitianga Airporttaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3h 4m

Waiheke Island to Tauranga by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Waiheke Island, New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waiheke Island to Tauranga. However, you can take the ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, then fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Tauranga via Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 and Auckland - Central in around 5h 37m.

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