The distance between Whakatane and Kerikeri is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Whakatane to Kerikeri by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kerikeri → Whakatane if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Kerikeri (KKE).
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Take the bus to Tauranga City - Wharf Street then Auckland - Central and then to Kerikeri.
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There are several options for getting from Whakatane to Kerikeri by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$90 ($56) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$250 ($155).
The distance between Whakatane and Kerikeri is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Whakatane and Kerikeri by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Whakatane to Kerikeri is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$250 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Whakatane and Kerikeri, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$90 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Whakatane and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whakatane and Kerikeri. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Whakatane to Kerikeri. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tauranga City - Wharf Street and Auckland - Central. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.
Baybus and InterCity run regular bus services between Whakatane and Kerikeri. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Whakatane and Kerikeri. Flights depart from Whakatane (WHK) and arrive at Kerikeri (KKE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Whakatane to Kerikeri. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Whakatane to Kerikeri typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Whakatane (WHK) and and arrive into Kerikeri (KKE).
The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Whakatane and Kerikeri. The distance is around 537km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whakatane to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$220 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 50m | NZ$250($155) | on demand | 438km (272 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 2h 55m | NZ$220($135) | once daily | 483km (300 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 10m | NZ$95($58) | 5 times a week | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus via Auckland - Central | 11h 25m | NZ$90($56) | once daily | 593km (369 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | NZ$150($95) | on demand | 537km (334 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kerikeri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.