The distance between Franz Josef and Whitianga is around 1,276km (793 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 17h 50m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Whitianga by car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga.
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There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Whitianga by car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$395 ($245) and will take around 17h 50m.
The distance between Franz Josef and Whitianga is around 1,276km (793 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 867km (538 miles)
It takes around 17h 50m to get from Franz Josef and Whitianga by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Whitianga is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 17h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$395 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Whitianga is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$395 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 17h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 17h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 17h 50m.
The closest major airport to Whitianga is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Whitianga. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Franz Josef to Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 17h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Whitianga is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 17h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$395 ($245).
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The following major airports near Whitianga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.