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How to get fromWhangārei to Waipoua Forestby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Whangārei to Waipoua Forest by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, line 3 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Kawakawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kawakawa to Kaikohebus bus 3
    3. Take the taxi from Goldfish Corner to Waipoua Foresttaxi taxi
    4h 33m

  2. Drive 111.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whangārei to Waipoua Forestcar car 111.1 km
    1h 24m
    $33–47

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whangarei Bank St to Dargaville Kapia Stshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dargaville Kapia St to Waipoua Foresttaxi taxi
    1h 29m
    $195–238

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  • Distance: 171 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Whangārei, New Zealand and Waipoua Forest, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whangārei to Waipoua Forest. However, you can take the bus to Kawakawa, take the line 3 bus to Kaikohe, take the line 1 bus to Goldfish Corner, then take the taxi to Waipoua Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Whangārei to Waipoua Forest in around 1h 24m.

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