What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach is to fly and drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Wellington to Hot Water Beach?

The distance between Wellington and Hot Water Beach is 584 km. The road distance is 635.3 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Hot Water Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 14h 24m and costs $100 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Wellington to Hot Water Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Hot Water Beach is 635 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Wellington to Hot Water Beach.

Where can I stay near Hot Water Beach?

There are 540+ hotels available in Hot Water Beach.

Wellington to Hot Water Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach by plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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Fly Wellington to Tauranga Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hot Water Beachcar
4h 39m
$113–516
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Hot Water Beachshuttle
14h 24m
$109–257
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Drive from Papakura to Hot Water Beachcar
11h 46m
$294–361
Drive 635.3 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Hot Water Beachcar 635.3 km
7h 24m
$186–268
Fly Wellington to Auckland, shuttle
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hot Water Beachshuttle
6h 22m
$203–521
Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Auckland, shuttle
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hot Water Beachshuttle
7h 48m
$353–924
Bus to Palmerston, fly to Auckland, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hot Water Beachshuttle
8h 48m
$553–1,129
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Hot Water Beachshuttle
14h 23m
$339–477

Wellington to Hot Water Beach by bus, foot, and shuttle

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14h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Wellington to Hot Water Beach.

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Distance: 583.7 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Hot Water Beach. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Hot Water Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellington to Hot Water Beach via Papakura in around 11h 46m.

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