How to travel from Whitianga to Oneroa, New Zealand
The distance between Whitianga and Oneroa is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Whitianga to Oneroa by car, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oneroa → Whitianga if you're planning a return trip.
Car, Bus and Ferry
Drive to Thames then take the bus to Manukau City then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNZ$80($49)
Multiple operators
Drive to Thames, bus and ferry
Drive to Thames then take the bus to Auckland - Central then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.
- Duration4hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNZ$80($49)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whitianga and Oneroa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whitianga to Oneroa by car, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$80 ($49) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Whitianga and Oneroa is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Whitianga and Oneroa by car, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Whitianga to Oneroa is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$80 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Whitianga and Oneroa is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$80 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Oneroa. We recommend that you drive to Thames then take the bus to Manukau City then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whitianga and Oneroa. We recommend that you drive to Thames then take the bus to Manukau City then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whitianga to Oneroa. We recommend that you drive to Thames then take the bus to Manukau City then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Whitianga to Oneroa. We recommend that you drive to Thames then take the bus to Manukau City then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whitianga to Oneroa is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$80 ($49).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whitianga and Oneroa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Car, Bus and Ferry | 3h 35m | NZ$80($49) | 6 times a week | 233km (145 miles) |
Drive to Thames, bus and ferry | 4hrs | NZ$80($49) | 6 times a week | 232km (144 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