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How to get fromWhitianga to Great Barrier Islandby plane, taxi, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Whitianga to Great Barrier Island by plane, taxi, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Whitianga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Take the taxi from Claris Airport to Great Barrier Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 25m
    $365–383

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitianga to Hamer Street Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    6h 21m
    $155–580

  3. Shuttle, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Aucklandshuttle bus
    2. Take the carferry from Hamer Street Ferry Terminal to Tryphena Wharfcarferry car ferry
    9h 24m
    $205–668

Whitianga Airport to Claris Airport flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Whitianga to Great Barrier Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand and Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whitianga to Great Barrier Island. However, you can take the taxi to Whitianga Airport airport, fly to Claris Airport, then take the taxi to Great Barrier Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitianga to Tryphena Wharf via Hamer Street Ferry Terminal in around 6h 21m.

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