Whether you are travelling from Auckland to Whakatane or from other areas there is a range of travel options available for getting here and when you arrive. See below for an Auckland to Whakatane map as well as travel options ranging from Flights, Buses and Rentals.
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Travel by car
Whakatane is less than 100 kilometres from two large cities, Rotorua and Tauranga. It is less than 4 hours drive from Auckland and Hawkes Bay and 2.5 hours from Gisborne, Hamilton and Taupo.
Direct road travel distances and times
FROM: Auckland Hamilton Tauranga Rotorua Gisborne Wellington
DISTANCE: 298km 193km 97km 85km 201km 545km
TIME: 4hrs 2hrs 30m 1hr 20m 1hr 20m 3hrs 8hrs
Pacific Coast Highway. The Pacific Coast Highway, traversing the spectacular east coast of New Zealand's North Island, is one of the great touring routes in the world. The Pacific Coast Highway is well signposted along the entire route, giving a safe and easy way to navigate through some of the most spectacular coastal scenery New Zealand has to offer.
Whakatane is the half-way point on this scenic highway, which starts in Auckland and finishes in the Hawkes Bay. Pick up a map at the Visitor Information Centres along the way to point out the key features of each region.
Travel by air
Whakatane Airport and Air Services offer five direct daily flights to Whakatane to and from Auckland with a flight time of 45 minutes.
Rental Cars can be made available from Whakatane Airport. See below for contact details.
Airport Shuttle
Travel by bus
Whakatane is less than 100 kilometres from two large cities, Rotorua and Tauranga. It is less than 4 hours drive from Auckland and Hawkes Bay and 2.5 hours from Gisborne, Hamilton and Taupo. The Pacific Coast Highway, traversing the spectacular east coast of New Zealand's North Island, is one of the great touring routes in the world. The Pacific Coast Highway is well signposted along the entire route, giving a safe and easy way to navigate through some of the most spectacular coastal scenery New Zealand has to offer.
Whakatane is the half-way point on this scenic highway, which starts in Auckland and finishes in the Hawkes Bay. Pick up a map at the Visitor Information Centres.
Intercity Coachlines
The Intercity Coachlines Service covers the length and breadth of New Zealand. There is a daily service in and out of Whakatane. Book your Whakatane service by phoning the Whakatane Information Centre on 0800 942 528. Or book at the Sky City terminal in central Auckland.
Bay Bus
www.baybus.co.nz
0800 4 BAYBUS OR 0800 422 928
A regular bus service operates between Whakatane, Ohope, Kawerau, Opotiki and Tauranga. Buses between Ohope, Whakatane and Tauranga operate Monday to Saturday. Buses between Whakatane and Opotiki and Whakatane and Kawerau operate twice weekly. Pick up a timetable from the Whakatane Information Centre. Passenger fares are subsidised by Environment Bay of Plenty so fares are very affordable.
Travel by rental car