How to travel from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga, New Zealand
The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga is around 986km (613 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga 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 Tauranga → Aoraki Mount Cook National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Tauranga (TRG).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNZ$290($175)
Multiple plane operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Tauranga.
- Duration24h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$235($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Tauranga.
- Duration18hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$175($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around NZ$175 ($110) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$290 ($175).
The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga is around 986km (613 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga by plane.
The quickest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$290 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around NZ$175 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga. We recommend that you fly from Timaru (TIU) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga. We recommend that you fly from Timaru (TIU) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga. Flights depart from Timaru (TIU) and arrive at Tauranga (TRG) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Timaru (TIU) and and arrive into Tauranga (TRG).
The closest major airport to Tauranga is Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Tauranga. 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 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga. We recommend that you fly from Timaru (TIU) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Tauranga is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$290 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Tauranga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 55m | NZ$290($175) | on demand | 986km (613 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6hrs | NZ$260($160) | 3 times a week | 1,035km (643 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 7h 5m | NZ$390($235) | 4 times a week | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24h 40m | NZ$235($145) | 4 times a week | 1,277km (794 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 18hrs | NZ$175($110) | every 20 mins | 1,017km (632 miles) |
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Airports near Tauranga
The following major airports near Tauranga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Tauranga
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Tauranga
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Tauranga