The distance between Milford Sound and Whitianga is around 1,353km (841 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Milford Sound to Whitianga by plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Whitianga → Milford Sound if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN),Tauranga Airport to Queenstown Airport then Tauranga (TRG) and then to Whitianga Airport.
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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 Milford Sound to Whitianga by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$565 ($345) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$925 ($565).
The distance between Milford Sound and Whitianga is around 1,353km (841 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,089km (677 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Milford Sound and Whitianga by plane.
The quickest way to get from Milford Sound to Whitianga is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$925 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Milford Sound and Whitianga is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$565 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Milford Sound and Whitianga. We recommend that you fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN),Tauranga Airport to Queenstown Airport then Tauranga (TRG) and then to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milford Sound and Whitianga. We recommend that you fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN),Tauranga Airport to Queenstown Airport then Tauranga (TRG) and then to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Milford Sound and Whitianga. Flights depart from Milford Sound Airport and arrive at Queenstown Airport. The flight takes around 35min.
There is no direct flight from Milford Sound to Whitianga. There is however a flight that goes via . This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Milford Sound to Whitianga typically takes around 35min. Flights depart from Milford Sound Airport and and arrive into Queenstown Airport.
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 Milford Sound to Whitianga. We recommend that you fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN),Tauranga Airport to Queenstown Airport then Tauranga (TRG) and then to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milford Sound to Whitianga is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$925 ($565).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | NZ$925($565) | once daily | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Fly via Queenstown Airport | 4h 40m | NZ$1,240($760) | once daily | 1,356km (843 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 20m | NZ$565($345) | every 20 mins | 1,842km (1,145 miles) |
Air Milford
Glenorchy Air
Sunair
Catch-A-Bus South
The following major airports near Whitianga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.