How to travel from Motueka to Oneroa, New Zealand
The distance between Motueka and Oneroa is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Motueka to Oneroa by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oneroa → Motueka if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costNZ$345($210)
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the train to Papakura then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
- Duration18h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$500($305)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motueka and Oneroa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motueka to Oneroa by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$345 ($210) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Motueka and Oneroa is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Motueka and Oneroa by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Motueka to Oneroa is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$345 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Motueka and Oneroa is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$345 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motueka and Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motueka and Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motueka to Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Oneroa is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Oneroa. Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) and Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) 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 Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motueka to Oneroa is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$345 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motueka and Oneroa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 10m | NZ$345($210) | once daily | 584km (363 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 4h 45m | NZ$445($275) | 4 times a week | 706km (439 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 18h 5m | NZ$500($305) | 3 times a week | 986km (613 miles) |
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Airports near Oneroa
The following major airports near Oneroa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Oneroa
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Oneroa
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Oneroa