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How to get fromWhangārei to Waikareby bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Whangārei to Waikare by bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Opua Hillbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Okiato to Waikarecar car
    1h 41m

  2. Drive 77.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whangārei to Waikarecar car 77.1 km
    1h 16m
    $23–32

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Hukerenuibus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the taxi from Hukerenui to Waikaretaxi taxi
    1h 15m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whangārei to Waikaretaxi taxi 77.1 km
    1h 16m
    $290–360

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  • Distance: 86.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Whangārei, New Zealand and Waikare, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whangārei to Waikare. However, you can take the bus to Opua Hill, drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Waikare. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hukerenui then take the taxi to Waikare.

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