How to get fromWellington to Whangaparāoa Peninsulaby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Whangaparāoa Peninsula by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly from Wellington, bus, line 982 bus
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2. Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus
3. Take the bus from Stop C Hibiscus Coast to Shakespear Road/Whangaparaoa Roadbus
5h 39m
$183–479
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
13h 8m
$37–105
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the taxi from Auckland Strand to Whangaparāoa Peninsulataxi
11h 40m
$425–514
Drive 687.6 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Whangaparāoa Peninsulacar 687.6 km
7h 55m
$199–287
Train to Paraparaumu, fly, bus, line 982 bus
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
3. Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus
4. Take the bus from Stop C Hibiscus Coast to Shakespear Road/Whangaparaoa Roadbus
7h 6m
$328–612
Bus to Palmerston, fly
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
8h 5m
$528–1,087
Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
9h 1m
$275–502

Wellington to Whangaparāoa Peninsula by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

13h 8mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wellington to Whangaparāoa Peninsula.

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Distance: 559 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Auckland, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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Museum of Transport and Technology(Opens in a new window)

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Footrot Flats Fun Park(Opens in a new window)

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Railway Enthusiasts Society(Opens in a new window)

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Places to stay in North Shore

Takapuna International Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Carnmore Hotel Takapuna(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Anzac Court Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Ocean Inn Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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