How to travel from Whakatane to Oneroa, New Zealand
The distance between Whakatane and Oneroa is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Whakatane to Oneroa by bus, ferry, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oneroa → Whakatane if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time45min
- Typical costNZ$260($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus to Tauranga City - Wharf Street, ferry
Take the bus to Tauranga City - Wharf Street and then to Manukau City then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNZ$77($47)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whakatane and Oneroa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whakatane to Oneroa by bus, ferry, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$72 ($44) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$260 ($160).
The distance between Whakatane and Oneroa is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Whakatane and Oneroa by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Whakatane to Oneroa is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$260 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Whakatane and Oneroa is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$72 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whakatane and Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whakatane and Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whakatane to Oneroa. We recommend that you fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 2h 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 Whakatane to Oneroa. We recommend that you take the bus to Papakura then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whakatane to Oneroa is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$72 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whakatane and Oneroa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 2h 10m | NZ$260($160) | once daily | 269km (167 miles) |
| Car, Plane and Ferry | 2h 50m | NZ$205($125) | once daily | 273km (170 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 3h 20m | NZ$240($145) | once daily | 314km (195 miles) |
Bus to Tauranga City - Wharf Street, ferry + 1 similar | 6h 10m | NZ$77($47) | 5 times a week | 368km (228 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 7h 10m | NZ$72($44) | once daily | 356km (221 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Whakatane and Oneroa
Bus companies
Baybus
Ferry operators
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Airlines
Air Chathams
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