How to travel from Oamaru to Whangārei, New Zealand
The distance between Oamaru and Whangārei is around 1,355km (842 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oamaru to Whangārei by bus, 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 Whangārei → Oamaru if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Whangarei (WRE).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNZ$245($150)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whangārei.
- Duration20h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$465($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oamaru and Whangārei
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oamaru to Whangārei by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$245 ($150) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Oamaru and Whangārei is around 1,355km (842 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,080km (671 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Oamaru and Whangārei by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oamaru to Whangārei is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$245 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Oamaru and Whangārei is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$245 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oamaru and Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oamaru and Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oamaru to Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Whangārei is Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Whangārei. Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Oamaru to Whangārei. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin Airport then fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oamaru to Whangārei is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$245 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oamaru and Whangārei
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 20m | NZ$245($150) | once daily | 1,355km (842 miles) |
| Bus to Dunedin Airport, plane | 6h 50m | NZ$305($185) | once daily | 1,513km (940 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 15m | NZ$465($285) | every 20 mins | 1,478km (919 miles) |
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Airports near Whangārei
The following major airports near Whangārei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Whangārei
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Whangārei
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Whangārei