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How to get fromWhangārei to Hot Water Beachby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Whangārei to Hot Water Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Hot Water Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 24m

  2. Drive 328.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whangārei to Hot Water Beachcar car 328.2 km
    3h 55m
    $95–137

  3. Fly from Whangarei Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WRE - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    5h 49m
    $168–613

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    7h 36m
    $106–220

  5. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    7h 28m

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 350.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Whangārei to Hot Water Beach. However, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Hot Water Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Whangārei to Hot Water Beach in around 3h 55m.

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