How to travel from Motueka to Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
The distance between Motueka and Mount Maunganui is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Motueka to Mount Maunganui by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mount Maunganui → Motueka if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nelson (NSN) to Tauranga (TRG).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costNZ$405($250)
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Tauranga.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$345($210)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Mount Maunganui.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$265($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motueka and Mount Maunganui
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motueka to Mount Maunganui by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$265 ($160) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$405 ($250).
The distance between Motueka and Mount Maunganui is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Motueka and Mount Maunganui by plane.
The quickest way to get from Motueka to Mount Maunganui is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$405 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Motueka and Mount Maunganui is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$265 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motueka and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motueka and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Motueka and Mount Maunganui. Flights depart from Nelson (NSN) and arrive at Tauranga (TRG) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Motueka to Mount Maunganui. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Motueka to Mount Maunganui typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Nelson (NSN) and and arrive into Tauranga (TRG).
The closest major airport to Mount Maunganui is Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Motueka to Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motueka to Mount Maunganui is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$405 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motueka and Mount Maunganui
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 30m | NZ$405($250) | on demand | 604km (375 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | NZ$475($290) | 4 times a week | 629km (391 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 60m | NZ$375($230) | 4 times a week | 663km (412 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 55m | NZ$345($210) | 4 times a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 10m | NZ$265($160) | every 20 mins | 771km (479 miles) |
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Airports near Mount Maunganui
The following major airports near Mount Maunganui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Mount Maunganui
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Mount Maunganui