There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Kawhia by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Hamilton International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
- Take the taxi from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Kawhiataxi
3h 40m$698–2,111Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Kawhiacar
4h 55m$123–526Train, taxi
- Take the train from Wellington to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
- Take the taxi from Otorohanga to Kawhiataxi
8h 35m$517–613Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waitomo Townshipbus
- Take the taxi from Waitomo Township to Kawhiataxi
10h 8mDrive 514.9 km
- Drive from Wellington to Kawhiacar 514.9 km
6h 6m$151–218
Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Kawhia is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Kawhia is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $700 - $2,200.
The distance between Wellington and Kawhia is 469 km. The road distance is 514.9 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Kawhia without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 35m and costs $500 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Wellington to Kawhia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Kawhia is 515 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Wellington to Kawhia.
There are eight+ hotels available in Kawhia.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Kawhia, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Wellington to Kawhia. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), then take the taxi to Kawhia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Otorohanga then take the taxi to Kawhia.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Hamilton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–240
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $320–500
Cambridge Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 827 5999
- Website
- cambridgetaxi.wixsite.com
MFT Cambridge Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 282 1205
- Website
- mftaxis.co.nz
Dial A Cab Hamilton
- Phone
- +64 7847 5050
Hamilton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 477 477
- Website
- hamiltontaxis.co.nz
Red Cabs Hamilton Ltd
- Phone
- +64 07 839 3939
- Website
- redcabs.co.nz
MFT Te Awamutu Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 870 1332
- Website
- mftaxis.co.nz
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
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